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extremist

(ɪkstriːmɪst)
Word forms: plural extremists
1. countable noun
If you describe someone as an extremist, you disapprove of them because they try to bring about political change by using violent or extreme methods.
[disapproval]
The country needs a strong intelligence service to counter espionage and foreignextremists.
A previously unknown extremist group has said it carried out Friday's bomb attack.
...a marked rise in extremist violence.
Synonyms: radical, activist, militant, enthusiast More Synonyms of extremist
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you say that someone has extremist views, you disapprove of them because they believe in bringing about change by using violent or extreme methods.
[disapproval]
Synonyms: extreme, wild, mad, enthusiastic More Synonyms of extremist

extremist in British English

(ɪkˈstriːmɪst)
noun
1. 
a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp in being politically radical
adjective
2. 
of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc
Derived forms
extremism (exˈtremism)
noun

Examples of 'extremist' in a sentence
extremist

This threat cannot be averted merely by taking action at home to counter extremist doctrine.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They do not want extremist violence to destroy their lives.
The Sun (2007)
But attempts by political extremists to hijack it always end in failure.
The Sun (2006)
But its ideology draws on extremist currents and its attempts at concealment are dishonest.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But we know we are being attacked by extremists.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The man was freed after cops found he had no links to religious extremist groups.
The Sun (2014)
The floods have also been exploited by extremist groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That does not work in an age where religious extremists are seizing power.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The police and security forces of a free society have an obligation to monitor people who are known to belong to extremist groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The church stands as a crucial support system and a resource for women who are currently involved in or are susceptible to extremist violence.
Christianity Today (2000)
THE head of a police unit tackling political extremists was made redundant days before the student riots.
The Sun (2010)
A foreign spy who had worked alongside extremists in another country would have added credibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They can either move it towards democracy and moderation, or radical and extremist forces can increase their influence.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And after three years in jail, is it really possible that he has moved away from his extremist, fanatical views?
The Sun (2011)

In other languages
extremist

British English: extremist /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/ NOUN
If you describe someone as an extremist, you disapprove of them because they try to bring about political change by using violent or extreme methods.
...foreign extremists.
  • American English: extremist
  • Arabic: مُتَطَرِّف
  • Brazilian Portuguese: extremista
  • Chinese: 极端主义者
  • Croatian: ekstremist
  • Czech: extremista
  • Danish: ekstremist
  • Dutch: extremist
  • European Spanish: extremista
  • Finnish: ekstremisti
  • French: extrémiste
  • German: Extremist
  • Greek: εξτρεμιστής
  • Italian: estremista
  • Japanese: 過激派
  • Korean: 극단주의자
  • Norwegian: ekstremist
  • Polish: ekstremista
  • European Portuguese: extremista
  • Romanian: extremist
  • Russian: экстремист
  • Latin American Spanish: extremista
  • Swedish: extremist
  • Thai: คนที่มีหัวรุนแรง
  • Turkish: aşırı uçta
  • Ukrainian: екстреміст
  • Vietnamese: người theo chủ nghĩa cực đoan
British English: extremist ADJECTIVE
If you say that someone has extremist views, you disapprove of them because they believe in bringing about change by using violent or extreme methods.
...his determination to purge the party of extremist views.
  • American English: extremist
  • Brazilian Portuguese: extremista
  • Chinese: 极端主义的
  • European Spanish: extremista
  • French: extrémiste
  • German: extremistisch
  • Italian: estremista
  • Japanese: 過激主義的な
  • Korean: 극단론의
  • European Portuguese: extremista
  • Latin American Spanish: extremista

Chinese translation of 'extremist'

extremist

(ɪksˈtriːmɪst)

n (c)

  1. 过(過)激分子 (guòjī fènzǐ) (个(個), gè)

adj

  1. [views, group] 极(極)端主义(義)的 (jíduān zhǔyì de)
(noun) 
Definition
a person who favours or uses extreme or violent methods, esp. to bring about political change
It is believed to be the work of left-wing extremists.
Synonyms
radical
a former left-wing radical who was involved with the civil rights movement
activist
militant
The militants have views directly opposed to my own.
enthusiast
He is a great sports enthusiast.
fanatic
I am not a religious fanatic but I am a Christian.
devotee
She is a devotee of Bach's music.
die-hard
Fanatical diehards are determined on derailing the peace process.
bigot
a narrow-minded bigot with pretensions to power
zealot
He was forceful but by no means a zealot.
energumen (archaic)
(adjective) 
Definition
holding extreme opinions or using extreme methods
an article concerning extremist groups
Synonyms
extreme
his extreme political views
wild
She's just wild about science.
mad
He's mad about you.
enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
passionate
He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace.
frenzied
the frenzied activity of the general election
obsessive
fanatical
As a boy he was a fanatical patriot.
fervent
a fervent admirer of her work
zealous
She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies.
bigoted
rabid
the rabid state media
immoderate
He launched an immoderate tirade on his son.
overenthusiastic
swivel-eyed (slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bigot
Definition
a person who is intolerant, esp. regarding religion, politics, or race
a narrow-minded bigot with pretensions to power
Synonyms
fanatic,
racist,
extremist,
sectarian,
maniac,
fiend (informal),
zealot,
persecutor,
dogmatist
in the sense of devotee
Definition
a person fanatically enthusiastic about a subject or activity
She is a devotee of Bach's music.
Synonyms
enthusiast,
fan,
supporter,
follower,
addict,
admirer,
buff (informal),
fanatic,
adherent,
aficionado,
fanboy (informal),
fangirl (informal)
in the sense of die-hard
Definition
a person who resists change
Fanatical diehards are determined on derailing the peace process.
Synonyms
reactionary,
fanatic,
zealot,
intransigent,
stick-in-the-mud (informal),
old fogey,
ultraconservative

Synonyms of 'extremist'

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