adjective
- extremely strict in following traditional religious beliefs and practices
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific religious groups
Examples
- The ultraorthodox community maintains very traditional customs.
- She grew up in an ultraorthodox Jewish family.
- The ultraorthodox sect rejected modern interpretations of scripture.
- Many ultraorthodox believers dress in traditional clothing.
- The neighborhood has a large ultraorthodox population.
- Ultraorthodox groups often live in separate communities.