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radical
(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).
(historical: early 20th-century France) A member of an influential, centrist political party favouring moderate social reform, a republican constitution, and secular politics.
A person with radical opinions.
Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
"His beliefs are radical."
Pertaining to a root (of a plant).
Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
Similar: fundamental
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