English Explanatory Dictionary

extremist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.
adj
  1. Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
  2. Of or relating to extremism.

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-extremist.wav

Word forms

extremist extremists more extremist most extremist

Etymology

From extreme + -ist.

Synonyms

jusquaboutist

Derived words

antiextremist counterextremist nonextremist sextremist
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