extremist (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/
Definition
A person who holds extreme political or religious views, often advocating or resorting to radical action.
Examples
The government took steps to counter the influence of religious extremists.
He was accused of being an extremist for his views on immigration.
The report detailed the methods used by the extremist group to recruit new members.
How to Use extremist
- extremist group (collocation)
- A collective of individuals who hold extreme beliefs and often engage in radical actions. — "The police are monitoring several known extremist groups."
- extremist views (collocation)
- Opinions or beliefs that are far outside the mainstream or accepted norms. — "She was ostracized for her extremist views on environmental policy."
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