left-wing extremist
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left-wing extremist
A person who represents an extreme left-wing political ideology that rejects the existing state and social order and often wants to change it by radical means.
Der Verfassungsschutz beobachtet die Aktivitäten der Linksextremisten.
The domestic intelligence service monitors the activities of left-wing extremists.
The word is made up of three parts: 'links' (left-wing, political direction), 'extrem' (extreme/radical), and the ending '-ist', which denotes a person who follows a particular ideology.
Die Polizei beobachtete eine Demonstration von Linksextremisten.
The police monitored a demonstration by left-wing extremists.
This word belongs to a family of political terms. 'Linksextremismus' (left-wing extremism) is the ideology, while 'linksextrem' (left-wing extremist) is the corresponding adjective.
Die Partei distanzierte sich von linksextremen Positionen.
The party distanced itself from left-wing extremist positions.
The term 'Linksextremist' (left-wing extremist) is mainly used in political, journalistic, and official contexts. It has a formal and often negative character.
Im Bericht des Verfassungsschutzes werden mehrere Linksextremisten namentlich genannt.
Several left-wing extremists are named in the report by the domestic intelligence service.
terrorist
'der Terrorist' and 'der Linksextremist' can both appear in political and social conflicts. However, the important difference lies in the focus. A terrorist commits violence or attacks in order to spread fear and achieve certain goals. A left-wing extremist represents a very left-wing political ideology and rejects the existing order; however, he is not automatically a terrorist. The words can be confused because both may be connected with radicalism and danger. More precisely: 'Linksextremist' mainly describes the political direction, while 'Terrorist' mainly describes the method of violence and intimidation.
Der Linksextremist lehnte den Staat ab und forderte eine radikale Veränderung der Gesellschaft.
The left-wing extremist rejected the state and called for a radical change in society.
Die Polizei nahm den Terroristen fest, bevor er einen Anschlag verüben konnte.
The police arrested the terrorist before he could carry out an attack.