Extremist vs. Zealot

Extremistnoun

A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

Extremistadjective

Holding extreme views, especially on a political subject.

Extremistadjective

Of or relating to extremism.

Extremistnoun

A supporter of extreme doctrines or practice; one who holds extreme opinions.

Extremistnoun

a person who holds extreme views

Extremistadjective

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm;

Zealotnoun

One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic

Zealotnoun

(historical) A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

Zealotnoun

(historical) A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.

Zealotnoun

One who is zealous; one who engages warmly in any cause, and pursues his object with earnestness and ardor; especially, one who is overzealous, or carried away by his zeal; one absorbed in devotion to anything; an enthusiast; a fanatical partisan.

Zealotnoun

a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

Zealotnoun

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

Zealotnoun

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Zealotnoun

a member of an ancient Jewish sect aiming at a world Jewish theocracy and resisting the Romans until AD 70.