extremist

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

   extremist political views

2. 2
   noun

   A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

   In Urif, extremists spray painted “Death to Arabs” on shipping containers belonging to a local resident and the local quarry was tagged with the words “Fight the enemy.”

3. 3
   adj

   Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.

   There are some minor extremist movements that are antiforeigner.

4. 4
   noun

   a person who holds extreme views

5. 5
   adj

   Of or relating to extremism.

Etymology

From extreme + -ist.