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ultraconservative

American  
[uhl-truh-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / ˌʌl trə kənˈsɜr və tɪv /

adjective

  1. extremely conservative, especially in politics.


noun

  1. an ultraconservative person or group.

ultraconservative British  
/ ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːvətɪv /

adjective

  1. highly reactionary

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a reactionary person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • ultraconservatism noun

Etymology

Origin of ultraconservative

ultra- + conservative

Example Sentences

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"It's not being looked at as a crazy thing," Zug said of some ultraconservative state lawmakers' approach to the legislation.

From Salon

“I grew up with these people and they’re attacking me,” Robert Granger, the precinct chair, said of the ultraconservative wing of the party.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Pence, both mild-mannered, ultraconservative evangelical Christians who have put their faith at the center of their politics, occupy a similar space in their party.

From New York Times

Bishop Emmanuel is part of an ultraconservative sect of the Assyrian Orthodox religion.

From New York Times

But things have moved slower in Saudi Arabia, once dominated by ultraconservative Wahhabi religious leaders before the rise of Prince Mohammed.

From Seattle Times