Extremist
(noun)
- A person who holds extreme political or religious views.
- A person who advocates illegal, violent, or extreme actions or solutions in support of a particular cause or ideology.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from extreme + -ist.
Examples:
- The terrorist attack was carried out by a small group of extremists.
- The government condemned the actions of the religious extremists.
- The extremists on both sides of the issue refused to compromise.
- The political extremist was known for his controversial speeches.
- The extremist group was banned due to their violent activities.