extremist

[ ik-stree-mist ]

/ ɪkˈstri mɪst /

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noun

a person who goes to extremes, especially in political matters.

a supporter or advocate of extreme doctrines or practices.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to extremists.

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Origin of extremist

First recorded in 1840–50; extreme + -ist

Words nearby extremist

extremely low frequency, extreme programming, extreme sport, extreme unction, extremism, extremist, extremity, extremophile, extremum, extricable, extricate

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How to use extremist in a sentence

Other platforms, such as 8chan, are typically where these extremist views originate, but Facebook is how they get distributed to the masses.
The American Fringes Go Mainstream|Nick Fouriezos|September 6, 2020|Ozy
Now, extremist activity is increasingly moving out of the public eye, to closed groups on platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram.
The American Fringes Go Mainstream|Nick Fouriezos|September 6, 2020|Ozy
Later, after Olson was pushed out for his extremist views, the Michigan Militia denied that McVeigh was representative of the group.
The Rise of American Militias, From Timothy McVeigh to Kyle Rittenhouse|Nick Fouriezos|September 6, 2020|Ozy
Collectively, the committee proposed an array of regulations for Mission Beach, and while the extremists might not have been satisfied, our full board voted overwhelmingly to support the proposal.
There’s a Vacation Rental Compromise on the Table — Take it|Matt Gardner|September 3, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Yet terrorists and extremist groups are gathering strength while the world’s attention and resources are focused on combating the pandemic.
Butterfly Effect: Pandemic Shrouds Terrorist Activities|Charu Kasturi|September 3, 2020|Ozy
The latest telegrams from Berlin state that the Spartacus (Extremist) leaders are in extremis.
Punch, Volume 156, January 22, 1919.|Various
Hanged if I can imagine a white-haired, soft-spoken fellow like that as a dangerous Anarchist or Extremist.
A Sub and a Submarine|Percy F. Westerman
The first room they entered was that in which Fordyce had interviewed the Extremist official.
A Sub and a Submarine|Percy F. Westerman
Extremist though she be, woman is always consistent in her extremes; hence her power for good and for evil.
Greek Women|Mitchell Carroll
The Extremist at once pressed the argument to its utmost consequences.
India, Old and New|Sir Valentine Chirol

British Dictionary definitions for extremist

extremist

/ (ɪkˈstriːmɪst) /

noun

a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp in being politically radical

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc

Derived forms of extremist

extremism, noun

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