Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fringe-element
noun
/frɪndʒ ˈɛlɪmənt/
Definition
A fringe element refers to a person or group that is regarded as unconventional, far removed from mainstream opinions or beliefs.
Examples
- The group’s fringe elements often proposed radical solutions to the community’s problems.
- Though innovative, the ideas presented by the fringe element were not taken seriously by most citizens.
- Fringe elements can sometimes lead to new perspectives that challenge the status quo.
Meaning
In social or political contexts, fringe elements are often seen as outsiders who hold beliefs that are not widely accepted by the larger society.
Synonyms
- outlier
- extremist
- radical
- marginal
