ul·tra·ism
| \ ˈəl-trə-ˌi-zəm
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Definition of ultraism
1
: the principles of those who advocate extreme measures (such as radicalism)
2
: an instance or example of radicalism
Other Words from ultraism
ultraist
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ˈəl-trə-ist
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
ultraistic
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ˌəl-trə-ˈi-stik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Ultraism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultraism. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of ultraism was in 1821
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