What does extremist mean?

Definitions for extremist
ɪkˈstri mɪstex·trem·ist

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word extremist.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. extremistadjective

    a person who holds extreme views

  2. extremist, radical, ultraadjective

    (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

    "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"

Wiktionary

  1. extremistnoun

    a person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic

  2. extremistadjective

    holding extreme views, especially on a political subject

  3. extremistadjective

    of, or relating to extremism

ChatGPT

  1. extremist

    An extremist is a person who holds radical or extreme views, belonging to either end of a political or social spectrum. They often advocate and may resort to extreme actions, such as violence or intimidation in support of their beliefs. Extremists are usually not willing to compromise or entertain differing views, and they rigidly adhere to a specific set of ideologies, which they consider correct beyond any doubt.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Extremistnoun

    a supporter of extreme doctrines or practice; one who holds extreme opinions

How to pronounce extremist?

How to say extremist in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of extremist in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of extremist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of extremist in a Sentence

  1. Mark Hamm:

    It is not the sheer number of prisoners following extremist interpretations of religious doctrines that poses a threat.

  2. President Barack Obama:

    That does not mean denying the fact that an extremist ideology has spread within some Muslim communities. It's a real problem that Muslims must confront without excuse.

  3. Scott Morrison:

    I can confirm that the individual who was taken into custody I have been advised is an Australian-born citizen, as family members with our New Zealand cousins today, we grieve, we are shocked, we are appalled, we are outraged, and we stand here and condemn absolutely the attack that occurred today by an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist.

  4. Peter Neumann:

    It's not only about reducing the supply of extremist material on the internet, it's also about increasing the amount of counter-extremist messages that directly challenge the extremist narrative, you have to accept that you will never be able to take everything down.

  5. Donald Tusk:

    We're challenged by the opposite of modernity, which is a barbaric mediaevalism, early mediaevalism, primitive, savage, murderous, that comes from the two sources of militant Islam, europe should support Israel - not pressure Israel, not attack Israel, but support Israel, which is the only real shield that Europe and the Middle East have against extremist Islam, which is surging.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

extremist#10000#27340#100000

Translations for extremist

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for extremist »

Translation

Find a translation for the extremist definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"extremist." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/extremist>.

Discuss these extremist definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for extremist? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
    A staff
    B mediocrity
    C model
    D assortment

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for extremist: