Extremistas (en. Extremists)

/eks.tɾeˈmis.tas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Individuals who promote or adopt extreme or radical ideas.

The extremists carried out a demonstration that caused controversy.

Los extremistas llevaron a cabo una manifestación que causó controversia.

Members of a group who reject compromise and seek drastic changes.

Extremists of any ideology are often subject to criticism.

Los extremistas de cualquier ideología a menudo son objeto de críticas.

People who believe that violence is a justifiable means to achieve their ends.

The government works to dismantle the networks of extremists.

El gobierno trabaja para desmantelar las redes de extremistas.

From the Latin 'extremus', meaning 'the extreme'.

extremists in action

Reference to groups that act violently or disproportionately.

extremistas en acción

extremist thinking

Ideologies that do not accept moderate viewpoints.

pensamiento extremista

extreme consensus

Agreement among individuals with very radical opinions.

consenso extremo

radical

Involving a complete and profound change in something.

radical

fundamentalism

Strict and literal belief in religious principles.

fundamentalismo

outrage

Action of offending or belittling in an extreme manner.

ultraje

Derogatory term for referring to people who take extreme political stances.

That person is an 'extremist,' they only see the world in black and white.

Esa persona es un 'extremista', solo ve el mundo en blanco y negro.

Colloquial use to describe someone who takes their beliefs very seriously.

Don't be so extremist with your opinions, there are nuances in issues.

No seas tan extremista con tus opiniones, hay matices en los problemas.