Meaning & use
extremist
A person who holds or promotes extreme political, religious, or social views, often supporting drastic action.
See it in a sentence
The government cracked down on a small group of extremists planning violent protests.
Moderate voices in the party grew frustrated with the influence of extremists.
A note on using this word
'Extremist' is a loaded, often negative term; the same person might be called an 'activist' or 'radical' depending on the speaker's viewpoint.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Holding or characterized by views that go far beyond what is considered moderate or mainstream.
The article warned about the rise of extremist rhetoric on social media.
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