Extremist Meaning
/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.
adjHolding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
Sentence Examples
Tom is an extremist.
He is an extremist.
Algeria will never be divided by a bunch of extremist sociopaths.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ group demanded complete control of the region immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The attack was carried out by an ____ group that wants to overthrow the current government.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English extreme Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English extremist From extreme + -ist.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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.”"
— 2018 May 10, Edo Konrad, “Living in the constant shadow of settler violence”, in +972 Magazine, archived from the original on 15 Jun 2025:
"Oy, mate! I'm an Australian extremist, and I've come to detonate this bomb that'll release all the world's deadliest spiders into... Did I pick a bad time?"
— 2025 June 20, Gooseworx, “Untitled” (5:03 from the start), in The Amazing Digital Circus, episode 5, spoken by Jax (Michael Kovach):
"There are some minor extremist movements that are antiforeigner."
— 2006, Terttu Leney, Culture Smart! Finland: A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette:
"The hate crimes, once commonly referred to as “price tag attacks,” are committed by extremist Jewish youth from nearby settlements."
— 2018 May 10, Edo Konrad, “Living in the constant shadow of settler violence”, in +972 Magazine, archived from the original on 15 Jun 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ group demanded complete control of the region immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The attack was carried out by an ____ group that wants to overthrow the current government.