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Extremist

//ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.

    "There are some minor extremist movements that are antiforeigner."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to extremism.
Adjective
  1. 1
    (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

    "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.”"

  2. 2
    a person who holds extreme views wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From extreme + -ist.

Etymology 2

From extreme + -ist.

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