ultraconservatism
/ˌʌl.trə.kənˈsɜːr.və.tɪ.zəm/
NOUN
1. Extreme adherence to traditional values and established beliefs
The tendency or ideology of strongly preserving traditional customs, established institutions, longstanding beliefs, and existing social arrangements while resisting significant changes or reforms.
1.1. Social and cultural values
Used to describe an extremely traditionalist outlook that strongly favors preserving established customs, moral standards, cultural practices, and conventional ways of life while opposing substantial social or cultural changes.
Synonyms
- traditionalism
- ultratraditionalism
- extreme conservatism
- hardline conservatism
- reactionism
- social traditionalism
Antonyms
- progressivism
- liberalism
- radicalism
- modernism
- social reformism
- cultural liberalism
Examples
- Ultraconservatism shaped the community's resistance to changes in longstanding cultural practices.
- The debate highlighted the tension between ultraconservatism and modern social values.
Related Words
1.2. Political ideology and governance
Used to describe an uncompromising political position that strongly supports preserving existing political institutions, established authority, traditional policies, and conventional systems of government while opposing substantial political reforms.
Synonyms
- hardline conservatism
- extreme conservatism
- right-wing traditionalism
- reactionary politics
- political traditionalism
- right-wing extremism
Antonyms
- progressivism
- radicalism
- reformism
- revolutionism
- political liberalism
- left-wing radicalism
Examples
- The party's ultraconservatism influenced its opposition to major constitutional reforms.
- Ultraconservatism became a defining feature of the movement's political platform.
Related Words
- political ideology
- right-wing politics
- political orthodoxy
- authoritarianism
- status quo
- political establishment
- institutional preservation
- policy reform
1.3. Religious doctrine and institutional beliefs
Used to describe an exceptionally strict commitment to established religious doctrines, orthodox interpretations, traditional practices, and longstanding institutional teachings, often accompanied by resistance to theological innovation or religious reform.
Synonyms
- religious traditionalism
- religious orthodoxy
- strict conservatism
- doctrinal traditionalism
- religious fundamentalism
- orthodox traditionalism
Antonyms
- religious liberalism
- theological progressivism
- religious reformism
- modernism
- liberal theology
Examples
- Ultraconservatism within the institution discouraged changes to its longstanding religious teachings.
- The discussion examined how ultraconservatism influenced interpretations of traditional religious doctrine.