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.

Example Sentences

The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.

The group was led by an extremist with radical ideas.

Synonyms

radical, fanatic, militant, fundamentalist, zealot
Entry 1
radical, fanatic, militant, fundamentalist
Entry 2
radical, fanatic, zealot, fundamentalist

Antonyms

moderate, centrist, liberal, tolerant
Entry 1
moderate, centrist, liberal, tolerant
Entry 2
moderate, centrist

Collocations

political extremist, religious extremist, extremist group, violent extremist
Entry 1
political extremist, religious extremist, extremist group
Entry 2
religious extremist, political extremist, violent extremist

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