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extremist

 

[ ษชkหˆstriหmษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

political ideology

A person who holds extreme or radical views, especially in politics.

Synonyms

fanatic, radical, zealot

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his extremist views on immigration.
  • The group was labeled as extremists by the media.
Context #2 | Noun

religious beliefs

A person who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in religious beliefs.

Synonyms

fundamentalist, militant, sectarian

Examples of usage

  • The extremist group carried out a series of attacks in the name of their beliefs.
  • She was considered an extremist for her strict interpretation of the doctrine.
Context #3 | Adjective

describing behavior

Involving or promoting extreme actions or views, especially in politics or religion.

Synonyms

extreme, fanatical, radical

Examples of usage

  • His extremist behavior alienated many of his colleagues.
  • The party's extremist agenda sparked controversy.

Translations

Translations of the word "extremist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extremista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Extremist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekstremis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัั‚ั€ะตะผั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekstremista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Žๆฟ€ๆดพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extrรฉmiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extremista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑlฤฑk yanlฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน๋‹จ์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุทุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ extremista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ extrรฉmista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž็ซฏๅˆ†ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekstremist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถfgamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัั‚ั€ะตะผะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekstremist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extremista

Etymology

The term 'extremist' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'extremus' meaning 'utmost' or 'farthest'. Initially used in a neutral sense to describe individuals holding extreme views, the word later took on negative connotations due to associations with radical movements and violent actions. Today, 'extremist' is commonly used to refer to individuals or groups advocating for extreme measures in politics, religion, or other ideologies.

See also: extremely, extremeness, extremes, extremism, extremities, extremity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,145, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.