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Extremist

noun

/ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Meaning

a person who holds extreme political or religious views

A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may act on them.

The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.

The group was led by an extremist with radical ideas.

radical, fanatic, militant, fundamentalist, zealot

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radical, fanatic, militant, fundamentalist

Entry 2

radical, fanatic, zealot, fundamentalist

moderate, centrist, liberal, tolerant

Entry 1

moderate, centrist, liberal, tolerant

Entry 2

moderate, centrist

political extremist, religious extremist, extremist group, violent extremist

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political extremist, religious extremist, extremist group

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religious extremist, political extremist, violent extremist

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model. A set of concepts or thought patterns, including...