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ultraortodoxo

ultra-orthodox

adjective ool-trah-or-toh-DOK-soh Rare
People & Society Religion

Usage Note

Ultraortodoxo most frequently appears in religious and political journalism, particularly in reference to ultra-orthodox Jewish communities (judíos ultraortodoxos) or hardline factions within a religious tradition. The feminine form is ultraortodoxa. In political contexts it can extend to any ideological current that resists reform.

Examples

"El barrio ultraortodoxo tiene normas estrictas."

Natural Translation

The ultra-orthodox neighbourhood has strict rules.

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