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Definitions for: Ultra [adj] (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ul"tra-, a.
A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see Ulterior), having
in composition the signification beyond, on the other side,
chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place;
as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical,
etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively,
exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or
proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic,
ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc.
Ul"tra, a. [See Ultra-.]
Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical;
uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
Ul"tra, n.
One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an
extremist; a radical. --Brougham.
Synonyms: extremist, immoderate, radical
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