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extremist - 3 dictionary results

ex⋅trem⋅ist

[ik-stree-mist]
–noun
1. a person who goes to extremes, esp. in political matters.
2. a supporter or advocate of extreme doctrines or practices.
–adjective
3. belonging or pertaining to extremists.

Origin:
1840–50; extreme + -ist
ex·trem·ist   (ĭk-strē'mĭst)   
n.  One who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics.
ex·trem'ism n., ex·trem'ist adj.

Extremist

Ex*trem"ist\, n. A supporter of extreme doctrines or practice; one who holds extreme opinions.
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