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ultraliberal

ultraliberal

1 7.2
Very supportive of social change and personal freedoms
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌltrəˈlɪbərəl/
translation icon : ultraliberal
  • The ultraliberal policies implemented by the new government aim to promote environmental sustainability and social equality.

Examples

  • The ultraliberal policies proposed by the new mayor aim to increase social equality.

  • The new mayor is known for her ultraliberal approach to social policies.

  • Some parents were concerned about the ultraliberal curriculum introduced at the school.

  • Critics argue that the ultraliberal laws could lead to a lack of discipline.

  • Many young voters identify as ultraliberal in their political beliefs.

  • Many ultraliberal activists advocate for significant reforms to enhance individual freedoms and reduce government restrictions.

  • In recent years, ultraliberal thinkers have gained influence in discussions about achieving universal healthcare and education.

Synonyms

reformist
vsultraliberal
12 6.5

Supporting changes in laws or government to improve society

is broader and more radical in backing social change and personal freedoms
liberalistic
vsultraliberal
7.8

To support individual freedom and rights protected by law

is far stronger in intensity and enforcement of those positions
unconservative
vsultraliberal
7.0

Supporting political and social change and new ideas

is more extreme in degree of commitment to progressive goals
nonconservative
vsultraliberal
7.2

Supporting political change and new social policies

is more extreme supporting wider social change and looser rules

Antonyms

4.6

Does not want big changes and likes traditional values

33 8.4

Against social or political change and wanting society to go back to how it was

How Liberal

ultraliberal
1 7.2
progressive
251 4.8
liberal
651 3.9
moderate
85 4.6
conservative
4.6

Surface Forms

ultraliberal positive

Morphology

ultraliberal = liberal (transparent) = ultra + liberal

The meaning is directly compositional: 'ultra-' adds the sense of 'extremely' to 'liberal'.

Etymology

Ultraliberal comes from the parts ultra- ('beyond') and liberal from liber ('free'), the same root you see in liberty and liberate. So, ultraliberal means very 'free' or extreme support for social change and individual freedom.