ultra-Orthodox
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- noun
- /ˈʌltrə ˈɔrθədɒks/
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ultraortodoxo
- Regardless of the demographic similarity of ultra-Orthodox and Arab sectors, the former do not perceive themselves as a minority, nor do they behave as such.
- ultra-Orthodox Jewish
- ultra-Orthodox Jews
- ultra-Orthodox sector
Examples
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Israel has a long history of including religious movements in its political system; Jewish religious nationalists, ultra-orthodox Jewish political movements, and Islamists have all participated in electoral politics to varying degrees.
Academic text (2013) -
The majority of ultra-Orthodox do not recognize Israel as the Jewish state that the Bible says will lead its people to redemption.
Academic text (2000) -
Three years ago, several ultra-orthodox women called our office seeking our help with a civil rights issue.
Blog text (28) -
Fourteen were ultra-Orthodox Jewish women who stated that their belief system does not allow them to participate.
Academic text (2008) -
The Shas political party represents the Mizrahi ultra-Orthodox Jewish community.
Academic text (2001) -
Israel's growing ultra-Orthodox minority tenaciously guards its traditional way of life against the influence of the secular majority.
Blog text (3) -
Mayor Ehud Olmert owes his election to ultra-Orthodox voters who felt ill-treated by former Mayor Teddy Kollek in his glory days.
Academic text (1996) -
The noise of traffic and the buzz of restaurant-goers incite the ire of a vastly increased population of ultra-Orthodox Jews, whose spreading communities have caused many of their secular neighbors to flee to the coast.
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Many ultra-Orthodox Jews strictly adhere to traditional customs and lifestyle.
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The ultra-Orthodox community often maintains a distinct separation from modern society.
Synonyms
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A person who strictly follows the traditional religious laws of Judaism
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A group of very religious Jewish people who follow traditional laws and wear old-style clothes
Antonyms
How Traditional
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Surface Forms
Morphology
ultra-Orthodox = ultra-Orthodox (semi-transparent) = ultra + orthodox
The noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective, referring to a person who is ultra-Orthodox.
Etymology
Ultra-Orthodox as a noun means a person or group whose name comes from ultra- 'beyond' and orthodox 'right belief'. So it means someone who follows very strict, traditional religious practices.