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ultra

Pronunciation: /ˈʌltrə/

Definition of ultra

noun

informal
  • an extremist:ultras in the animal rights movement

Origin:

early 19th century: an independent usage of ultra-, originally as an abbreviation of French ultra-royaliste

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