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Definition of Ultra
1. Adjective. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm. "An ultra conservative"
Definition of Ultra
1. 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.
2. a. Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
3. n. One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical.
Definition of Ultra
1. Adjective. Extreme; far beyond the norm. ¹
2. Noun. An ultra-royalist in France. ¹
3. Noun. An extremist. ¹
4. Noun. (usually capitalised) Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ultra
1. an ultraist [n -S] - See also: ultraist
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