extremist, radical, ultra
(adjective) (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; “extremist political views”; “radical opinions on education”; “an ultra conservative”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ultra (comparative more ultra, superlative most ultra)
Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.
ultra (plural ultras)
An ultraroyalist in France.
An extremist, especially an ultranationalist.
(soccer) An especially devoted football fan, typically associated with the intimidating use of extremist slogans, pyrotechnics and sometimes hooligan violence.
(athletics) An ultramarathon.
(climbing) An ultra-prominent peak.
(usually, capitalised) Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy.
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Source: Wiktionary
Ul"tra-, a.
Definition: 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. Etym: [See Ultra-.]
Definition: Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
Ul"tra, n.
Definition: One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical. Brougham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
