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Extremist

/ɪkˈstriːmɪst/noun / adjective
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An extremist is a person who advocates for or holds views that are far outside the mainstream, often pushing for radical changes in politics, religion, or social issues with little regard for moderation. In today's polarized world, the term is frequently used in media and debates to highlight potential risks of violence or upheaval, though it can sometimes be applied subjectively to silence dissenters.

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Remarkably, studies show that the term 'extremist' appears in over 10,000 news articles annually in the US alone, and research from the University of Maryland indicates that exposure to just 10 pieces of extremist content online can shift moderate opinions by up to 20% toward radical views.

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