ultraconservatism

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ul·tra·con·ser·va·tive

(ŭl′trə-kən-sûr′və-tĭv)

adj.

Conservative to an extreme, especially in political beliefs; reactionary.

One who is extremely conservative.

ul′tra·con·ser′va·tism n.

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ultraconservatism

extreme conservatism, especially in politics. — ultraconservative, n., adj.

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