ultraorthodox

/ˌʌltrəˈɔrθədɑks/
adjective
  1. Extremely strict or traditional in religious beliefs and practices, especially within Judaism.
    • The ultraorthodox community follows very strict rules about dress and daily life.
    • The ultraorthodox rabbi gave a sermon about the importance of ancient traditions.
    • She grew up in an ultraorthodox neighborhood where everyone observed the Sabbath closely.
  2. Extremely conservative or traditional in any area of life, such as politics or social customs.
    • The political party's ultraorthodox stance on immigration surprised many voters.
    • His ultraorthodox views on education made him oppose any new teaching methods.
    • Some ultraorthodox fans refused to accept any changes to the classic book series.
What does "ultraorthodox" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean