# extremism vs extremist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### extremism
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ · frequency rank #19,330*
Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.

### extremist
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ · frequency rank #15,814*
A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

## Source
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