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extremist

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm\
    • /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm\

Definitions of extremist word

  • noun extremist A person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, esp. one who resorts to or advocates extreme action. 1
  • noun extremist person with radical politics 1
  • noun extremist person with fanatical beliefs 1
  • adjective extremist opinion: extreme 1
  • countable noun extremist If you describe someone as an extremist, you disapprove of them because they try to bring about political change by using violent or extreme methods. 0
  • adjective extremist If you say that someone has extremist views, you disapprove of them because they believe in bringing about change by using violent or extreme methods. 0
See all 8 definitions of extremist

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Parts of speech for Extremist

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Extremist

extremist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for extremist

adjective extremist

  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
  • fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
  • revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
  • rebel — a person who refuses allegiance to, resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of his or her country.
  • terrorist — a person, usually a member of a group, who uses or advocates terrorism.

noun extremist

  • fanatic — a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
  • activist — An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
  • zealot — a person who shows zeal.
  • agitator — If you describe someone involved in politics as an agitator, you disapprove of them because of the trouble they cause in organizing campaigns and protests.
  • revolutionist — a person who advocates or takes part in a revolution.
All 16 Synonyms of extremist

Antonyms for extremist

adjective extremist

  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.

noun extremist

  • conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
All 2 Antonyms of extremist

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