erzkonservativ
Translation
ultra-conservative, arch-conservative
Examples
Seine Ansichten sind erzkonservativ.
His views are ultra-conservative.
Die Partei vertritt eine erzkonservative Politik.
The party represents an ultra-conservative policy.
Grammar Patterns
erzkonservativ + Noun (as an adjective modifying a noun) His erzkonservative attitude surprised no one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stockkonservativ, reaktionär; Antonyms: liberal, progressiv
Etymology
The prefix 'Erz-' is an intensifier meaning 'arch-' or 'ultra-', combined with 'konservativ' (conservative).
Memory Tips
'Erz' also means 'ore'. Picture someone with views as old and hard as rock ore.