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extremist

[ik-stree-mist] / ɪkˈstri mɪst /
NOUN
person zealous about a belief
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STRONGEST


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"These individuals risked their lives to infiltrate and inform on the activities of our nation's most radical and violent extremist groups," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Not that extremist positions should be off limits, but they ought to be more rigorously addressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It was banned from all major digital streaming platforms and in Germany due to Germany's laws against extremist symbolism and hate speech, but went viral on social media, particularly on X.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Social media has accelerated the process, allowing extremist narratives to spread quickly and widely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Even Mazzini, the extremist, and both Cavour and Gavazzi finally came to accept Manin's demands for freedom and equality as they were set forth in the Constitution of the American Republic.

From What You Can Do With Your Will Power by Conwell, Russell H.




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