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extremist

[ik-stree-mist] / ɪkˈstri mɪst /
NOUN
person zealous about a belief
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STRONGEST


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Extremist groups tend to be opportunistic and often organize in response to larger movements.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2025

Extremist rhetoric against trans individuals is offputting to many voters, analysts say, especially against children.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2024

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

Extremist votaries of Browning are accustomed to say either that he is not obscure at all, or else that his obscurities are inseparable from the thoughts.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)




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