ultraism

[ uhl-truh-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. an extremist point of view or act.

Origin of ultraism

1
First recorded in 1815–25; ultra- + -ism

Other words from ultraism

  • ul·tra·ist, noun, adjective
  • ul·tra·is·tic, adjective

Words Nearby ultraism

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British Dictionary definitions for ultraism

ultraism

/ (ˈʌltrəˌɪzəm) /


noun
  1. extreme philosophy, belief, or action

Derived forms of ultraism

  • ultraist, noun, adjective
  • ultraistic, adjective

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