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extremist

[ik-stree-mist] / ɪkˈstri mɪst /
NOUN
person zealous about a belief
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Extremist groups tend to be opportunistic and often organize in response to larger movements.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2025

The letters stated: "Extremist and divisive comments will be referred to Prevent team or Hate Crime Team in Waltham Forest."

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

Extremist settlers suspected of violence who already have U.S. visas will find them to be canceled, and any applying now for a visa will be denied, U.S. officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023

The law does not contain language about whether associating with a "Domestic Violent Extremist" group counts as terrorism.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2023

Anybody who has read history knows that the Extremist often beats the Moderate by his fire, his heated energy, his concentration, by his very narrowness.

From Indian speeches (1907-1909) by Morley, John




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