Extremist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Extremist is a noun meaning (politics) A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.
Meaning
(politics) A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.
More Meanings
- Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
- Of or relating to extremism.
Example Sentences
There are some minor extremist movements that are antiforeigner.
The hate crimes, once commonly referred to as “price tag attacks,” are committed by extremist Jewish youth from nearby settlements.
Oy, mate! I'm an Australian extremist, and I've come to detonate this bomb that'll release all the world's deadliest spiders into... Did I pick a bad time?
In Urif, extremists spray painted “Death to Arabs” on shipping containers belonging to a local resident and the local quarry was tagged with the words “Fight the enemy.”
Word Forms
- extremists
Synonyms for extremist
Depending on context, synonyms include jusquaboutist, radical, immoderate, ultra.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include radical, ultra, immoderate, ultranationalist, radicalism, far-right.
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