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ultra
('/@/ltr/@/ )

adjective (a)

  • A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see Ulterior), having in composition the signification beyond, on the other side, chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place; as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical, etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively, exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic, ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
  • Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm(adj.all)
    Example:
    An ultra conservative.
    Synonym:
    extremist, radical
    source: wordnet30
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