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radical

noun

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(historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

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Students can use radical to explain (historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism)..

Usage Note

Use radical when you want precise academic language around (historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism)..

Synonyms

fundamental

Antonyms

ignorable trivial

Related Words

fundamental radical

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