Word
extremist
Meanings
A person with extreme, uncompromising beliefs, especially in politics or ideology.
Someone who supports or uses radical, aggressive methods to push a cause.
Definition
An extremist is someone who holds very strong, uncompromising views, often supporting radical actions.
An extremist is a person whose opinions are far outside what most people consider reasonable or acceptable. They typically reject compromise and may support drastic measures to achieve their goals. The word is often used in political, ideological, or religious contexts and can be critical in tone.
Examples
- The journalist avoided labeling anyone an extremist without clear evidence of what they had advocated.
- She challenged the extremist rhetoric in the debate by asking for specific, verifiable facts.
- They refused to work with an extremist faction because it rejected any form of negotiation.
- I realized my uncle wasn’t an extremist once I heard him acknowledge the complexity of the issue.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse extremist (a person) with extreme (an adjective) and say "an extreme" instead of "an extremist."
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