Cool MateMeaning of Extremist
a person whose opinions, especially about religion or politics, are extreme, and who may do things that are violent or illegal for what they believe
In simple words: A person with very strong beliefs that can lead to using violence or extreme actions.
Extremist in a sentence
- left-wing/right-wing/political/religious extremists
- He was assassinated by extremists.
How to use Extremist
The term is often used in political or religious contexts. It's important to be cautious as it can have negative connotations and may not be appropriate in casual discussions.
Grammar pattern
extremist + noun (e.g., extremist beliefs)
Memory hint
Think of an 'extreme' athlete who pushes boundaries; now think of beliefs taken to the extreme.
Related words
Synonyms for Extremist
- radical
- fanatic
- zealot
- hardliner
- extreme supporter
Opposites of Extremist
Common mistakes with Extremist
- Confused with 'extreme', which does not imply the same level of intensity in beliefs.
- Using the term for fringe opinions that aren’t actually violent or harmful.
- Assuming all extremists are violent, which neglects non-violent forms of extremism.
Extremist appears in
Extremist in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متطرف
شخص لديه معتقدات قوية جدًا قد تؤدي إلى استخدام العنف أو اتخاذ إجراءات متطرفة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চরমপন্থী
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যার খুব দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস আছে যা সহিংসতা বা চরম পদক্ষেপের দিকে নিয়ে যেতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Extremist
Jemand mit sehr starken Überzeugungen, die zu Gewalt oder extremen Handlungen führen können.
- SpanishEspañol
Extremista
Alguien con creencias muy fuertes que pueden llevar a usar la violencia o acciones extremas.
- Persianفارسی
افراطی
شخصی با باورهای بسیار قوی که میتواند به استفاده از خشونت یا اقدامات افراطی منجر شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Extrémiste
Quelqu'un qui a des convictions très fortes qui peuvent mener à la violence ou à des actions extrêmes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चरमपंथी
एक व्यक्ति जिसके बहुत मजबूत विश्वास होते हैं जो हिंसा या चरम कार्रवाई का कारण बन सकते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Estremista
Una persona con idee molto forti che possono portare a usare violenza o azioni estreme.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Extremista
Alguém com crenças muito fortes que podem levar ao uso de violência ou ações extremas.
- RussianРусский
Экстремист
Человек с очень сильными убеждениями, которые могут привести к насилию или крайним действиям.
- Urduاردو
انتہا پسند
ایسا شخص جس کے بہت مضبوط عقائد ہوں جو تشدد یا انتہا پسندانہ اقدامات کا باعث بن سکتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
极端分子
一个信念非常坚定的人，这种坚定可能导致他们使用暴力或采取极端行动。
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Frequently asked questions about Extremist
What does Extremist mean?
A person with very strong beliefs that can lead to using violence or extreme actions.
What is the definition of Extremist?
a person whose opinions, especially about religion or politics, are extreme, and who may do things that are violent or illegal for what they believe
How do you use Extremist in a sentence?
left-wing/right-wing/political/religious extremists
Can you give another example of Extremist?
He was assassinated by extremists.
What are synonyms for Extremist?
Common alternatives include radical, fanatic, zealot, hardliner, extreme supporter.
What is the opposite of Extremist?
Opposite meanings include moderate, centrist, mainstream.
What words go with Extremist?
It commonly pairs with left-wing, right-wing, radical, element, group, movement.
What are common mistakes when using Extremist?
Confused with 'extreme', which does not imply the same level of intensity in beliefs. Using the term for fringe opinions that aren’t actually violent or harmful. Assuming all extremists are violent, which neglects non-violent forms of extremism.
How do you pronounce Extremist?
US: /["/ɪkˈstriːmɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈstriːmɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Extremist?
The term is often used in political or religious contexts. It's important to be cautious as it can have negative connotations and may not be appropriate in casual discussions.
What CEFR level is Extremist?
"Extremist" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.