umwihevyi
oo-mwee-HEH-vyee
How to say it
Kirundiumwihevyioo-mwee-HEH-vyeesoon
Englishextremistsoon
Frenchextrémistesoon
Meaning
A person who holds extreme political or religious ideas and is ready to use violence for them.
Good to know
Plural abihevyi, as in abihevyi ba Boko Haram. Mostly found in news writing.
Examples
- Abihevyi bateye umugwi w'abasoda.Extremists attacked a group of soldiers.
- Uwo mwihevyi yafashwe n'igipolisi.That extremist was arrested by the police.
Forms
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