maximalist
- noun
- /ˈmæksɪməlɪst/
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maximalista
- The politician is known as a maximalist, often refusing to negotiate on important issues like healthcare reform.
Examples
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They call themselves Bitcoin maximalists, which is essentially the bet that the philosophy that Bitcoin will eat the world.
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And The thing is that same maximalist is typically anti fed yet pro SEC right?
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You need to remember that IP maximalists are always driving and pushing for more control.
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As a copyright maximalist, she believes in strict protections that limit others' use of creative works.
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The environmental maximalist argued that any compromise on emissions would lead to catastrophic climate change.
Synonyms
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7.5
A person who refuses to change their beliefs, especially in politics
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A person who refuses to accept proposals or changes, often for political reasons
A person who keeps asking for something or firmly holds an opinion
A person who asks for something, often firmly or formally
Antonyms
How Demanding
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Maximalist comes from the root maximus 'greatest' and the ending -ist 'a person who likes or follows', so a maximalist in politics or talks is someone who wants the 'maximum' outcome and often refuses to accept less, which explains their extreme demands.