extremist

Word parts

extreme + -ist

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/ or /ɛkˈstriːmɪst/

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Noun

Singular extremist

Plural extremists

1. (countable) An extremist is a person who holds extreme views on a political or religious subject.

Adjective

Positive extremist

Comparative more extremist

Superlative most extremist

1. An extremist view is a extreme perspective on a subject.

Related words

• extremism