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ultra

ul·tra [ últrə ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. extreme: exceeding or going beyond all other of the same kind

2. holding extremist views: holding extremist views, especially in religious or political matters

3. excellent: excellent or superior ( slang )



noun  (plural ul·tras)
Definition:
 
extremist: somebody with extremist views, especially in religious or political matters

[Late 19th century. Via French< Latin, "beyond"]
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