ultraconservative — extremely conservative in political or social views
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely conservative in political or social views
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
Example Sentences
- The ultraconservative grandfather still insists on using a rotary phone and writing letters by hand.
- Her ultraconservative dress code required sleeves longer than her arms.
- The ultraconservative party opposed even the most minor social reforms.
ultraconservative
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːrvətɪv/]
extremely conservative in political or social views
Extremely resistant to any change
The ultraconservative uses preservative to stay conservative!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ultraconservative combines the Latin prefix 'ultra' (beyond, exceeding) with the verb 'conservare' (to preserve, maintain). The term emerged to describe someone or something that goes beyond traditional conservatism, representing an extreme or radical adherence to preservation of established values and traditions.
Breakdown
ultra- (beyond, exceeding) + conserv- (from Latin conservare, to preserve) + -ative (adjective suffix indicating tendency or quality). The prefix intensifies the base concept to denote an extreme or radical degree of conservative ideology.
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📝Examples
“The ultraconservative grandfather still insists on using a rotary phone and writing letters by hand.”
“Her ultraconservative dress code required sleeves longer than her arms.”
“The ultraconservative party opposed even the most minor social reforms.”
“His ultraconservative investment strategy was to bury gold coins in his backyard.”
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