Definition

A person who holds extreme left-wing political views, often advocating for radical changes in society and government.

Example

The ultraleftist group organized a protest to demand more social justice reforms.

Conversation

Have you read about that ultraleftist group making headlines lately?

Yeah, I saw something about them; their ideas are pretty radical.

I can't believe how much attention they're getting.

It’s interesting to see how people react to such an ultraleftist perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ultraleftist → It is formed from "ultra-" (meaning beyond or extreme) and "leftist" (from "left" referring to the political left, derived from the French "gauche", meaning left). The term "ultraleftist" refers to someone who holds extreme left-wing political views, going beyond the traditional leftist ideology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ultra-' meaning beyond, and 'leftist' referring to someone on the political left. This helps you remember that an ultraleftist is someone with extreme views that go beyond typical leftist beliefs.

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