EXTREMIST Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word extremist. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXTREMIST
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radical | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root • especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem noun • (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule • an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule • a person who has radical ideas or opinions • (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity • a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram • (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed adjective satellite • (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm • markedly new or introducing radical change • arising from or going to the root or source | ||||||||
dogmatist | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions | ||||||||
fanatic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) adjective satellite • marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | ||||||||
fundamentalist | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of Protestant fundamentalism or its adherents • of or relating to or tending toward ideological fundamentalism noun • an adherent of fundamentalist principles • a supporter of fundamentalism | ||||||||
militant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a militant reformer adjective satellite • disposed to warfare or hard-line policies • showing a fighting disposition • engaged in war | ||||||||
sectarian | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects noun • a member of a sect | ||||||||
zealot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fervent and even militant proponent of something • a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans | ||||||||
ultra | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm |