ultrarightist

American  

[uhl-truh-rahy-tist] / ˌʌl trəˈraɪ tɪst /

adjective

1. ultraright.

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noun

1. a supporter or advocate of ultraright causes, goals, or the like.

Other Word Forms

• ultrarightism noun

Etymology

Origin of ultrarightist

First recorded in 1970–75; ultra- + rightist

Example Sentences

But he faces a tough challenge from ultrarightist candidates in the six-party contest.

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Well behind, with an estimated 30%, was Duarte's archrival, Roberto d'Aubuisson, ultrarightist leader of the Nationalist Republican Alliance, known by its Spanish acronym ARENA.

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Guatemala's traditional ultrarightist party, the Movement of National Liberation, took 21 seats.

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Among them were the two front runners: former President Jos� Napole�n Duarte, a Christian Democrat appreciated in Washington for his moderation, and Roberto d'Aubuisson, leader of the ultrarightist Nationalist Republican Alliance.

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Next morning, the government declared its official candidate, General Kjell Eugenio Laugerud Garc�a, to be the new President and the ultrarightist Sando val to be Vice President.

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