fringe group

Definitions

A small, often radical group of people whose beliefs or practices are outside the mainstream.

A peripheral or minor faction within a larger organization or movement.

Examples

The fringe group held a protest outside the government building, though their views were not shared by the general public.

The documentary explores how a small fringe group managed to influence national policy through aggressive social media campaigns.

While the mainstream party focuses on economic reform, this fringe group is primarily concerned with environmental preservation.

Synonyms

extremist group radical faction marginalized group minority sect dissident group outlier group fringe element

Antonyms

mainstream group majority establishment conventional group central movement dominant faction ruling body