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extremist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/

Forms: extremists

extremist means: Someone with very extreme political or religious beliefs who may strongly push others to accept them.

noun

EXTREME BELIEVERB2

Someone with very extreme political or religious beliefs who may strongly push others to accept them.

  • The group attracts political extremists.
  • Religious extremists opposed the new law.
  • He rejected the views of extremists in his party.

Similar words: radical, fanatic

Opposites: moderate

Common phrases: political extremist, religious extremist, a violent extremist

adjective

EXTREME POLITICAL VIEWSB2

Having or expressing very extreme beliefs, especially about politics or religion.

  • He expressed extremist views.
  • The party rejected its extremist members.
  • They warned against extremist religious teachings.

Similar words: radical, fanatical

Opposites: moderate

Common phrases: extremist views, extremist groups, extremist ideology

Questions about extremist

What does extremist mean?

Someone with very extreme political or religious beliefs who may strongly push others to accept them.

What is extremist in other languages?

Türkçe: aşırılık yanlısı · Español: extremista · Français: extrémiste · Deutsch: Extremist · Italiano: estremista · 日本語: 過激派

How do you pronounce extremist?

It is pronounced /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/.

How do you use extremist in a sentence?

The group attracts political extremists. Religious extremists opposed the new law.

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