ultraism

American  

[uhl-truh-iz-uhm] / ˈʌl trəˌɪz əm /

noun

1. extremism.

2. an extremist point of view or act.

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ultraism British  

/ ˈʌltrəˌɪzəm /

noun

1. extreme philosophy, belief, or action

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Other Word Forms

• ultraist noun
• ultraistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of ultraism

First recorded in 1815–25; ultra- + -ism

Example Sentences

It will indulge in no rash ultraism or antagonism, but will kindly appreciate truth even when mingled with error.

From Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 Volume 1, Number 1 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)

About this time the policy of the radical party in New Hampshire, to which Mr. Hill had always adhered, became tainted with an ultraism, which he could not approve.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 by Various

I know that I expose myself to the charge of being unfeminine in feeling, of ultraism.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

Rationalism is opposed to ultraism, to vehement, officious and extreme measures—while it would seek more excellent ways, it holds fast to that which is good.

From Rational Horse-Shoeing by Russell, John E.

"If Mr. Webster has any charm by the magic influence of which he can control the ultraism, of the North and of the South, he cannot too soon try its effects."

From Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850 by Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright)