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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 [ɪkˈstriːmɪst]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp in being politically radical
adj
(Psychology) of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc.
extremism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.extremist - a person who holds extreme viewsextremist - a person who holds extreme views    
radical - a person who has radical ideas or opinions
Adj.1.extremist - (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the normextremist - (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"

extremist
noun
radical, activist, militant, enthusiast, fanatic, devotee, die-hard, bigot, zealot, energumen Police believe the bombing was the work of left-wing extremists.
adjective
Translations
extremist [ɪksˈtriːmɪst]
A. ADJextremista
B. Nextremista mf

extremist [ɪkˈstriːmɪst]
adj [group, minority] → extrémiste
nextrémiste mf

extremist
nExtremist(in) m(f)
adj organization, element, viewextremistisch; violencevon Extremisten; extremist leaderExtremistenführer(in) m(f); extremist groupExtremistengruppe f; right-wing extremist organisationsrechtsextremistische Organisationen

extremist [ɪksˈtriːmɪst] adj & nestremista (m/f)

extremist متطرف extremista ekstremist Extremist εξτρεμιστής extremista ekstremisti extrémiste ekstremist estremista 過激派 극단주의자 extremist ekstremist ekstremista extremista экстремист extremist คนที่มีหัวรุนแรง aşırı uçta người theo chủ nghĩa cực đoan 极端主义者


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WANA, November 09, 2009 (Balochistan Times): The security forces operation Rah-e-Nijat against militants is heading towards completion successfully and in fresh offensive at least nine extremists were killed and 13 others injured in areas of Makin, Ladha and Sararogha.
WANA, November 08, 2009 (Frontier Star): At least eight more extremists were killed and 11 others injured in the fresh crackdown of the security forces in various area of South Waziristan Agency.
Pakistan's foreign minister has appealed for US investment, saying it would take away the "oxygen" from extremists in his country and neighboring Afghanistan fought by the West.
 
 
 
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