Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lunatic-fringe
noun
/ˈluːnəˌtɪk frɪndʒ/
Definition
A group of people whose beliefs or actions are considered extreme or irrational, often associated with a specific ideology.
Examples
- The political party has a few members from the lunatic fringe who propose radical ideas.
- While the organization aims for reform, the lunatic fringe of its membership often attracts media attention for their unconventional methods.
Meaning
The term refers to those individuals or factions within a larger movement that hold radical viewpoints, which may not represent the mainstream beliefs of the movement.
Synonyms
- radical
- extremist
- fanatic
