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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ extremism.

Noun

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counterextremism (uncountable)

  1. Opposition to extremism.
    • 2015 October 19, Stephen Castle, “Britain Unveils Plans to Fight Extremism in Young Muslims”, in New York Times[1]:
      Publishing a new counterextremism strategy, the government outlined a range of plans, including moves to prevent radical material from being posted online and to bar anyone who expresses conviction to commit terrorist crimes or extremist activities from working with children.