archconservative

[ ahrch-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv ]

adjective

1. consistently holding extremely conservative views:

   publisher of the city's archconservative newspaper.

noun

1. a person who holds extremely conservative views.

Word History and Origins

Origin of archconservative¹

Probably earlier than 1960–65; arch- ¹ + conservative

Example Sentences

It’s unclear that the similarly archconservative Supreme Court will be willing to do anything about it.

From Slate

Among the most prominent opponents of it is Donald Trump, who came to that position by coincidence, no doubt, after securing support from an archconservative donor group backed by a major TikTok investor.

From Slate

But among archconservative House members, only Mr. Perry must sell those same views to voters in a politically competitive district this November.

From New York Times

The plan was initially championed by the archconservative House Freedom Caucus.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if the money keeps flowing, California Republicans have another problem: Democrats are eager to tie them to the deeply archconservative Louisiana Republican they’ve elevated to the post second in line for the presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• counterrevolutionary
• regressive
• rightist
• ultraconservative