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EXTREMIST Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word extremist. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word extremist. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For EXTREMIST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for extremist, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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radical

Alternatives for RADICAL

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