erzkonservativ
ultra-conservative
English translations
- 01
ultra-conservative
- 02
deeply conservative
Word details
- German meaning
- Extrem konservativ, oft im politischen oder gesellschaftlichen Kontext.
- English meaning
- arch-conservative
- Synonym
- ultrakonservativ
- German example
- Die Partei verfolgt eine erzkonservative Politik.
- English example
- The party pursues an arch-conservative policy.
Related words
- ultramontan
Ultramontane refers to an attitude that emphasizes the authority of the Pope in matters of faith and morals, placing it above national church interests.
Example sentences with “erzkonservativ”
Er hat erzkonservative Ansichten. (He has ultra-conservative views.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the prefix 'erz-' do here?
It intensifies the adjective 'konservativ' to mean 'extremely' or 'arch-'.