Synonyms for

Extremist

Verb / eˈkstri:mɪst / Another word for extremist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who holds extreme political or religious beliefs and advocates for them aggressively.

Synonyms & similar words

ultra radical radical fanatic zealot militant fundamentalist activist revolutionary rebel agitator insurgent subversive ultra-conservative ultra-liberal ultra-nationalist ultra-radical

Synonyms by register

Formal

radical zealot fanatic activist

Informal

nut crank loon hothead

Literary

firebrand iconoclast

Antonyms

moderate centrist liberal conservative conformist mainstream

Common collocations

  • political extremist
  • religious extremist
  • violent extremist
  • far-right extremist
  • extremist group
  • extremist views
  • extremist ideology

Word family

noun extremism
adjective extreme

Usage note

Often used with a negative connotation to describe someone holding extreme political or religious views. Can be applied to individuals or groups.

Example sentences

  1. The extremist group threatened to bomb the government building.
  2. The politician was accused of being an extremist for his radical views.
  3. The religious extremist refused to let his daughter attend school.
  4. The extremist movement gained support among the youth.
  5. The government declared the extremist organization a threat to national security.

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