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extremist

[ ik-stree-mist ]

noun

  1. a person who goes to extremes, especially in political matters.
  2. a supporter or advocate of extreme doctrines or practices.


adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to extremists.

extremist

/ ɪˈٰːɪ /

noun

  1. a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp in being politically radical
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰ𳾾, noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of extremist1

First recorded in 1840–50; extreme + -ist
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He said extremist groups exploited his vulnerability with addiction issues as a teenager, manipulating him into sharing racist and misogynistic views.

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Leaders don’t cower in fear of ignorant extremists, no matter how many of them there are.

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“The billionaires running this administration have proven that they are willing to bulldoze anything that stands in their way to enact their anti-worker, extremist agenda.”

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“Do not be the tool of extremists, do not let this be your legacy,” Grossman implored the council, reading from a petition signed by 640 people during the March 18 meeting.

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The NCA's annual national strategic assessment, published on Tuesday, said the groups "routinely share harmful content and extremist or misogynistic rhetoric".

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