der Extremist
Translation
extremist
Examples
Die Polizei verhaftete den Extremisten.
The police arrested the extremist.
Er gilt als politischer Extremist.
He is considered a political extremist.
Grammar Patterns
a political/religious extremist He is a political extremist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Radikaler (radical)
Etymology
From 'extrem' (extreme) and the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person with certain beliefs. A person who holds extreme views.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English word 'extremist'. Think of someone on the 'extreme' end of a spectrum.