adjective
- having adopted extreme political, social, or religious views, especially through external influence
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘radicalized’
Examples
- The young man became radicalised after spending time on extremist websites.
- Security services monitor individuals who may have been radicalised online.
- The documentary explored how ordinary people can become radicalised.
- She was concerned that her brother had been radicalised by his new friends.
- The government launched programs to prevent people from becoming radicalised.
- Former radicalised individuals now work to counter extremist messaging.