ultraleftist

English

Alternative forms

  • ultra-leftist

Etymology

From ultraleft +‎ -ist. By surface analysis, ultra- +‎ leftist.

Pronunciation

Noun

ultraleftist (plural ultraleftists)

  1. An adherent of ultraleftism (all senses).
  2. (far-left, derogatory) An extreme or uncompromising leftist, particularly an adherent of orthodox Marxism.

Usage notes

Derived terms

  • ultra (“an ultraleftist”)
  • ultroid

Adjective

ultraleftist (comparative more ultraleftist, superlative most ultraleftist)

  1. Extremely left-wing.
  2. (rare) Of or pertaining to ultraleftism.
    Synonym: ultraleft
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