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Ultraconservative: meaning, definitions and examples

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ultraconservative

 

[ ˌʌltrəkənˈsəːvətɪv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

political beliefs

Someone who holds extremely conservative political beliefs, often opposing any kind of change or reform.

Synonyms

extremely conservative, rigidly conservative, traditionalist

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his ultraconservative views on immigration.
  • The party's ultraconservative stance on social issues alienates many voters.
  • The ultraconservative group strongly opposes the new environmental regulations.
Context #2 | Noun

person with extreme views

A person who strongly opposes any change or modernization, often advocating for a return to traditional values or practices.

Synonyms

diehard, reactionary, traditionalist

Examples of usage

  • The ultraconservative is against any form of progress or innovation.
  • She is considered an ultraconservative due to her strict adherence to old customs and beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ultraconservative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultraconservador

🇮🇳 अतिरूढ़िवादी

🇩🇪 ultrakonservativ

🇮🇩 ultrakonservatif

🇺🇦 ультраконсервативний

🇵🇱 ultrakonserwatywny

🇯🇵 超保守的 (ちょうほしゅてき)

🇫🇷 ultraconservateur

🇪🇸 ultraconservador

🇹🇷 aşırı muhafazakar

🇰🇷 초보수주의 (초보수적)

🇸🇦 فائق المحافظة

🇨🇿 ultrakonzervativní

🇸🇰 ultrakonzervatívny

🇨🇳 极端保守的 (jí duān bǎo shǒu de)

🇸🇮 ultrakonservativen

🇮🇸 ofur íhaldssamur

🇰🇿 ультраконсервативті

🇬🇪 ულტრაკონსერვატიული

🇦🇿 ultrakonservativ

🇲🇽 ultraconservador

Etymology

The term 'ultraconservative' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'ultra-' meaning extreme with 'conservative' referring to traditional or cautious beliefs. It is often used to describe individuals or groups who resist change and advocate for maintaining traditional values and practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,837, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.