ultra-orthodox
ultra-orthodox — adjective
1. describing Jewish people or groups that follow a much stricter and more traditio
describing Jewish people or groups that follow a much stricter and more traditional form of religious life than most others in Judaism
The ultra-Orthodox school asked boys to keep black hats on all day.
ultra-Orthodox school
Karim rented a flat next to an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem.
An ultra-Orthodox paper would not print the singer's photo.
The shop closes early because the area is mainly ultra-Orthodox.
Reema interviewed an ultra-Orthodox mother outside the crowded bakery.
- strictly observant
focuses on carefully following religious rules
- traditional
broader and less specific about religion or community identity
- conservative
can suggest resistance to change, but it is less specific than ultra-Orthodox
文法句型
an ultra-Orthodox school
an ultra-Orthodox family
be ultra-Orthodox
用法筆記
Used mainly with nouns such as family, school, community, and newspaper. In most modern writing it refers specifically to very strictly traditional Jewish life, not simply to anyone who is deeply religious.
常見錯誤
ultra-orthodox — noun
1. a Jewish person, or a group of such people, who keep very strict traditional rel
a Jewish person, or a group of such people, who keep very strict traditional religious rules and customs
At the meeting, an ultra-Orthodox argued for separate seating.
an ultra-Orthodox
Several ultra-Orthodox gathered outside the hall before sunset.
Felix interviewed an ultra-Orthodox about life in the neighborhood.
The mayor promised the ultra-Orthodox more bus service on Fridays.
Many ultra-Orthodox moved here for cheaper homes and larger schools.
- Haredi
a more specific community label often used in journalism
- strictly observant Jew
explains the meaning in plainer English but sounds less like a fixed label
- secular Jew
contrasts with a non-religious Jewish identity rather than a branch label
- Reform Jew
refers to a less traditionally strict branch within Judaism
文法句型
an ultra-Orthodox
many ultra-Orthodox
the ultra-Orthodox
用法筆記
Often used for one person with an article, but the same form is also used for a whole group in the plural. In news reports, the plural can refer to ultra-Orthodox communities collectively.