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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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Despite her ultraconservative policies, Japan's first woman premier boasts overwhelming support among young people ahead of Sunday's snap election.

From Barron's

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince continues to push forward efforts to modernize the kingdom and its ultraconservative image, recently lifting a ban on sales of alcohol, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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