extremist meaning

UK US /ɛkˈstrimɪst/ 3 syllables

extremist (adjective): (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm.

extremist has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

extremist as an adjective

  1. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
    • extremist political views
    • radical opinions on education
    • an ultra conservative

    Synonyms: radical, ultra

    Similar: immoderate

extremist as a noun

  1. a person who holds extreme views

    Type of: radical

    Related forms: extremism

How to pronounce extremist

extremist is pronounced /ɛkˈstrimɪst/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ST · 9-letter words

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