extremist

noun

(politics) A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

adjective

Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.

Of or relating to extremism.

Roots

extremusextrem- · Latin · outermost

Synonyms for extremist

radicaladj ultraadj ultraconservativen extremeadj fanaticn bigotedadj insurgentadj insurrectionistn overzealousadj

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