ultra conservatism

adjective

extremely conservative, especially in politics.

noun

an ultraconservative person or group.

Origin:
ultra- + conservative

Related forms

ul·tra·con·serv·a·tism, noun

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ultraconservative (ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːvətɪv)

—*adj*
1.	highly reactionary

—n
2.	a reactionary person

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"The sure characteristic of a sound and strong mind is, to find, in everything, those certain bounds, quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum. These boundaries are marked out by a very fine line, which only good sense and attention can discover; it is much too fine for vulgar eyes. In manners, this line is good breeding; beyond it, is troublesome ceremony; short of it, is unbecoming negligence and inattention. In morals, it divides ostentatious Puritanism from criminal relaxation; in religion, superstition from impiety; and, in short, every virtue from its kindred vice or weakness."

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