Meaning of the word radical in English

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radical

US /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.

Example:
The company underwent a radical transformation.
He proposed a radical solution to the problem.
2.

(of a person or group) advocating or based on thorough or extreme political or social change; representing an extreme section of a political party.

Example:
The party's radical wing pushed for immediate reforms.
She is known for her radical views on education.

Noun

1.

a person who advocates thorough or extreme political or social change; a member of a political party or group representing an extreme wing.

Example:
The young radical joined the protest movement.
He was considered a radical in his time.
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