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extremist

/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/noun, adjective3 syllables

Extremist means: (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm.

Synonyms for extremist4

adjective, as in (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

radical, ultra, immoderate

also used for extremist

jusquaboutist

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What does extremist mean?2

adjective

1

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm“extremist political views”

noun

1

a person who holds extreme views

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Extremist in a sentence

  • Algeria will never be divided by a bunch of extremist sociopaths.Amastan
  • This bunch of extremist sociopaths genuinely think that everyone is afraid of them.Amastan
  • You can't smear an entire religion for what some extremists do in its name.Amastan
  • Freedom of expression is the enemy of extremists.rul
  • For these extremists, if you're not a Muslim, you're not welcome.Amastan
  • We're not going to let a bunch of extremist sociopaths divide Algeria.Amastan
  • We can't possibly let a bunch of extremist sociopaths divide Algeria.Amastan
  • This region of Pakistan is a hotbed for extremist movements.Amastan

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Forms of extremist

as a noun

plural
extremists