Ultraconservative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ultraconservative is an adjective meaning Extremely conservative, especially in politics.
Meaning
Extremely conservative, especially in politics.
More Meanings
- A person or group with extremely conservative views.
Example Sentences
The John Birch Society is an ultraconservative political group in the USA.
Since his reelection in November, Trump has successfully talked ultraconservative House Republicans into backing a number of difficult votes on spending.
For example, as pope, Francis challenges the ultraconservatives in the Church to be ultrainclusive of people whom other popes never bothered to embrace: […]
House GOP leaders believe the plan is on track to pass the chamber, arguing that Trump’s backing will help them win robust support among House Republicans on the floor this week, even as many ultraconservatives typically loathe such stopgap measures.
Word Forms
- ultraconservatives
Synonyms for ultraconservative
Depending on context, synonyms include reactionary, conservative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conservative, reactionary, ultra-conservative, superconservative, hyperconservative, archconservative.
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