noun
Uncommon
extremist
ihk-STREE-mihst
Extremist (noun) means a person who holds or promotes extreme, especially radical or violent, views. Example: “The documentary interviewed a former extremist who had left the movement.”
noun
1
A person who holds or promotes extreme, especially radical or violent, views.
"The documentary interviewed a former extremist who had left the movement."
adj
1
Relating to or characterized by extreme views.
"Authorities shut down the extremist website."
How to use extremist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) holding views far outside the mainstream, often associated with radical action.
Common pairings
extremist group
extremist ideology
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Word forms
- Plural
- extremists
- Comparative
- more extremist
- Superlative
- most extremist
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Etymology
Formed from "extreme" + the agent suffix -ist, meaning "one who holds [extreme views]."
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What does “extremist” mean?
The word “extremist” means a person who holds or promotes extreme, especially radical or violent, views. In plain terms, someone (or something) holding views far outside the mainstream, often associated with radical action.
How do you pronounce “extremist”?
“Extremist” is pronounced ihk-STREE-mihst (/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “extremist” in a sentence?
Here is “extremist” used in a sentence: “The documentary interviewed a former extremist who had left the movement.”
What part of speech is “extremist”?
Depending on how it is used, “extremist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “extremist” a common word?
“Extremist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “extremist” have?
“Extremist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who holds or promotes extreme, especially radical or violent, views.
