PoliticsAugust 24, 2026
metastasized
muh-TAS-tuh-syzd
Definition
To have spread or grown uncontrollably and destructively from an original point to other parts of a system.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word metastasis, meaning 'removal' or 'a change of position,' the term was adopted into medical English in the 18th century to describe the spread of cancer.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe how he believes Marxist ideology has permeated the American political system, evolving from a limited presence into a widespread threat.
18 Years Ago
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