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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

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Etymology

Origin of ultraconservative

ultra- + conservative

Example Sentences

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The second, most prominent, son of the late ayatollah is in his father's ultraconservative mould.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

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 Feb. 2, 2026

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

From Salon Feb. 20, 2025

If one desires to meet the ultraconservative in thought and social life let me commend him to this stratum of humanity within stone's throw of a college.

From Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper by James A. Cooper

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