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Meanings of extremist in English

(Used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm.

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A person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.

Usage of extremist in English
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The extremist group, Islamic State, has said it was behind both attacks.
Radio NZ
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South Africa has not been a target of extremist attacks so far.
Reuters
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She said it was hard to pin point people with extremist views.
Radio NZ
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A Sunni extremist group, the al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq, was blamed.
The Irish Times
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Bizarrely, far right extremist Neil Erikson was reportedly marched away by police.
News.com.au
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The extremist group made the claim Tuesday via its Aamaq news agency.
News.com.au
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Are the returnees the pawns of political extremist provocateurs ahead of elections?
The Irish Times
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However condemning extremist Muslims and reaching out to non-Muslims is not enough.
The Irish Times
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Plus, extremist groups are experts at going underground to escape public scrutiny.
Wired
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They were members of the ruthless Islamic extremist group called Boko Haram.
Ebony
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It was not clear if he had links to any extremist group.
Radio NZ
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Intimidation of voters by extremist religious or separatist groups is another worry.
The Guardian
13
He came across as neither a brooding loner nor a religious extremist.
Reuters
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This seems to be a key driver behind recruitment by extremist organisations.
The Guardian
15
At least some of the attacks were blamed on Buddhist extremist groups.
Reuters
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He was also cautioned to ignore content of extremist organisations and individuals.
The Irish Times
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