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.

Origin of extremist

First recorded in 1840–50; extreme + -ist

Words nearby extremist

extreme unction, extremely, extremely high frequency, extremely low frequency, extremism, extremist, extremitas, extremity, extremophile, extremum, extricable

Words related to extremist

radical, zealot, fanatic, revolutionary, agitator, revolutionist, die-hard, ultra, ultraist

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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