B2nounpoliticssociety
US/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
a person who wants big, basic changes in politics or society
In context
In his youth he was a radical who joined every student protest.
The party is split between moderates and radicals.
Some radicals wanted to replace the whole system of government.
Words that go with radical
adjective + noun
- political radicalThe writer was seen as a dangerous political radical.
- young radicalThe young radicals demanded free education for all.
- left-wing radicalHe started as a left-wing radical but became more moderate.
noun + preposition
- group of radicalsA small group of radicals took over the meeting.
- radical inShe was the only radical in a very conservative family.