ultraist

An ultraist disrupts the town hall meeting with a loud, angry speech.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An advocate of extreme positions: An "ultraist" is a person who holds or promotes extreme, radical, or uncompromising views, especially in politics, religion, or social matters.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The political debate was dominated by an ultraist who refused any compromise. (A person with extreme, uncompromising political views.)
  • Historians describe him as an ultraist of the revolutionary movement. (A radical advocate of revolutionary ideals.)

Advanced Usage

• "ultraist faction": a group within a larger organization that holds extreme views.

  • The ultraist faction called for immediate and drastic reforms. (The extreme wing demanded sudden, major changes.)

• "ultraist rhetoric": language that is extreme, inflammatory, or uncompromising.

  • His ultraist rhetoric alienated moderate members of the party. (His extreme speech drove away centrist supporters.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ultraism (noun): the doctrine or practice of extreme views; radicalism.

  • The party's ultraism led to internal conflict. (The adherence to extreme principles caused disputes.)

• Ultraistic (adjective): relating to or characteristic of ultraists; extreme.

  • Her ultraistic proposals were rejected by the committee. (Her extreme suggestions were dismissed.)

Synonyms

• Extremist: a person who holds extreme views, especially in politics.
• Radical: a person who advocates for fundamental, often drastic, change.
• Zealot: a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their beliefs.

Phrasal Verbs

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Related Idioms

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