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单词 extremists
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extremism

noun

ex·​trem·​ism ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce extremism (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: advocacy of extreme measures or views : radicalism
extremist
ik-ˈstrē-mist How to pronounce extremism (audio)
noun or adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The mission is simply to keep a lid on a potential threat, but the Special Forces teams lack the resources or political will to eliminate or drastically change some of the root causes of extremism, namely poverty. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 If all of this glam extremism (and repetition of the word itself) has left you feeling a tad frowzy, here’s a reassuring tip from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Simon Doonan, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2022 Service members’ involvement in the insurrection has made the spread of extremism – particularly white nationalism – a significant issue for the U.S. military. Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2022 Democratic norms are facing a historic test: Many Americans doubt the results of the 2020 election, and extremism, global authoritarianism and disinformation are on the rise. New York Times, 26 July 2022 Consider the rise of strongman rule in Hungary, the Philippines, or Russia, attacks on the courts in Poland, Hindu extremism in India, fears of a power grab in Brazil. Max Fisher, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 The final three episodes of this show, hosted and executive-produced by former president Bill Clinton, air back-to-back and focus on how American presidents have dealt with extremism, decision-making and the United States as a world power. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Social media platforms from Twitter to Facebook are under growing pressure from lawmakers across the world to explain their roles in amplifying extremism, polarization and hate speech. Angus Whitley, Bloomberg.com, 21 Jan. 2022 The document also stated that decades of U.S. military operations on the continent had failed to prevent terrorism and violent extremism from taking root. Gabriele Steinhauser, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

extremists

noun

plural of extremist
as in revolutionaries
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government extremists wanted to do away with everything, even though they had no thought-out plan for what to do afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • revolutionaries
  • radicals
  • rebels
  • crazies
  • insurgents
  • anarchists
  • revolutionists
  • leftists
  • reformers
  • progressives
  • agitators
  • separatists
  • reformists
  • subversives
  • lefties
  • secessionists
  • insurrectionists
  • separationists
  • reds
  • anarchs
  • young Turks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • moderates
  • conservatives
  • rightists
  • reactionaries
  • traditionalists
  • middle-of-the-roaders
  • standpatters
  • fuddy-duddies
  • Tories
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