adj
Meaning 1
Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- an ultra reformer; ultra measures
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Standard Lemma guide
ultra
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈʌltɹə/
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Northern-England: /ˈʊltɹə/
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Scotland, Wales: /ˈʌltɾə/
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Australian, New-Zealand: /ˈɐltɹə/
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CMU ARPABET: AH1 L T R AH0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A political extremist, in particular
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noun
Meaning 3
A political extremist, in particular:
An ultraleftist.
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noun
Meaning 4
A political extremist, in particular:
An ultranationalist.
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noun
Meaning 5
A political extremist, in particular:
An ultraroyalist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: France, historical
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noun
Meaning 6
An especially devoted football fan, typically organized and participating in choreographies (including pyrotechnics), often of outwardly intimidating demeanour, but distinguished from a violent hooligan (although overlap between both subcultures is possible)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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noun
Meaning 7
An ultramarathon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 8
An ultra-prominent peak.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 9
Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: capitalized, usually
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adjective satellite
Meaning 10
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- extremist political views
- radical opinions on education
- an ultra conservative
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: extremist, radical
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h2el- Latin ūls Proto-Indo-European *-teros? Latin -ter Old Latin -ād Latin -ā Latin ultrābor. English ultra From Latin ultra.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: ultras — devoted sports fan
- Italian: ultrà — devoted sports fan
- Spanish: ultra — devoted sports fan
Real reading context