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ex⋅trem⋅ist

  [ik-stree-mist]
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–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
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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