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Ultra- Meaning & Definition
Ultra- Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ultra-?

[adj] (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ultra-: extremist | immoderate | radical

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Ultra- In Webster's Dictionary

\Ul"tra-\, 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.
\Ul"tra\, a. [See {Ultra-}.] Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
\Ul"tra\, n. One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical. --Brougham.

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