ultraorthodox en · ADJ
Etymology
From ultra- + orthodox.
Meanings
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Very orthodox, chiefly among Jewish sects.
But the Schapens do provide much black humor by breeding the “perfect red heifer” referred to in the Old Testament, creating an international storm that ensnares both fundamentalist Christians and ultraorthodox Jews.
2008 January 13, Marilyn Stasio, “Loathe Thy Neighbor”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more ultraorthodox | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most ultraorthodox | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
hu ultraortodox (very orthodox) · pl ultraortodoksyjny (very orthodox)