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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
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ultraist \ ˈəl-trə-ist \ adjective or noun
\ adjective or nounultraistic \ ˌəl-trə-ˈi-stik \ adjective
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