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extremist
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ex·trem·ist  (k-strmst)
n.
One who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics.
ex·tremism n.
ex·tremist adj.
extremist
Noun
a person who favours or uses extreme or violent methods, esp. to bring about political change
Adjective
holding extreme opinions or using extreme methods
extremism n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.extremistextremist - a person who holds extreme views    
radical - a person who has radical ideas or opinions
Adj.1.extremistextremist - (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
radical, ultra
immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"
extremist
noun 1. radical, activist, militant, enthusiast, fanatic, devotee, die-hard, bigot, zealot, energumen
adjective 2. extreme, wild, mad, enthusiastic, passionate, frenzied, obsessive, fanatical, fervent, zealous, bigoted, rabid, immoderate, overenthusiastic
Translations
extremist [ɪkˈstriːmɪst] adj, n → extremista m/f
extremist [ɪkˈstriːmɪst] adj, n → extrémiste m/f
extremist [ɪksˈtriːmɪst] extreme n → Extremist(in) m(f)
adj → extremistisch
extremist [ɪkˈstriːmɪst] adj, n → estremista (m/f)


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