EXTREMIST: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXTREMIST?

Need another word that means the same as “extremist”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “extremist” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Extremist” are: fanatic, radical, zealot, fundamentalist, hardliner, dogmatist, bigot, diehard, militant, activist, ultra

Extremist as a Noun

Definitions of "Extremist" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “extremist” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who holds extreme political or religious views, especially one who advocates illegal, violent, or other extreme action.
• A person who holds extreme views.

Synonyms of "Extremist" as a noun (10 Words)

activist	A militant reformer. A committed animal rights activist.
bigot	A prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own. Don t let a few small minded bigots destroy the good image of the city.
diehard	One who adheres to traditional views. My stepfather was a diehard Republican.
dogmatist	A stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions.
fanatic	A person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for a particular activity. Religious fanatics.
fundamentalist	An adherent of fundamentalist principles. Religious fundamentalists.
hardliner	A conservative who is uncompromising. Neither hardliners nor reformers would be likely to want him as their leader.
militant	A militant person. Militants became increasingly impatient of parliamentary manoeuvres.
radical	A person who has radical ideas or opinions. In the body free radicals are high energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells.
zealot	A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Usage Examples of "Extremist" as a noun

• Extremist groups.
• Right-wing extremists.

Extremist as an Adjective

Definitions of "Extremist" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “extremist” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Far beyond the norm.
• (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm.

Synonyms of "Extremist" as an adjective (2 Words)

radical	Markedly new or introducing radical change. A radical verb form.
ultra	Far beyond the norm. An ultra conservative.

Usage Examples of "Extremist" as an adjective

• Extremist political views.

Associations of “Extremist” (30 Words)

activism	A policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal. Growing activism on the abortion issue.
activist	Campaigning to bring about political or social change. Activist groups around the world are organizing solidarity events.
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. Standoffish and antisocial.
brawl	Fight or quarrel in a rough or noisy way. He d got into a drunken brawl in a bar.
diatribe	A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. A diatribe against consumerism.
drastic	Forceful and extreme and rigorous. A drastic reduction of staffing levels.
feminism	A doctrine that advocates equal rights for women.
ferocious	Very great; extreme. A ferocious beating.
ferocity	The state or quality of being ferocious. The ferocity of the storm caught them by surprise.
fierce	(of a mechanism) having a jolting and powerful abruptness of action. There was fierce local opposition to the plans.
hostile	Very unfavorable to life or growth. Hostile aircraft.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate spending.
intemperate	Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors. An intemperate climate.
intense	Extremely sharp or intense. A burning and intense look.
militant	A militant person. Militant nations.
protest	Write or obtain a protest in regard to a bill. He shouted his protests at the umpire.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
purist	A person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style. The production has yet to offend Gilbert and Sullivan purists.
quarrelsome	Given to quarreling. A moody quarrelsome man.
radical	A person who has radical ideas or opinions. Radical leaves.
rampage	A period of violent and uncontrollable behaviour by a group of people. Several thousand demonstrators rampaged through the city.
revisionist	A supporter of a policy of revision or modification. Revisionists have argued that the battle was crucial.
revolutionary	A person who advocates or engages in political revolution. A revolutionary new drug.
sociopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath.
stormy	Affected or characterized by storms or commotion. A stormy day.
tempestuous	Characterized by violent emotions or behavior. A tempestuous wind.
undue	Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate. Desire for undue private profit.
vehement	Characterized by great force or energy. Vehement dislike.
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. Violent dislike.