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right wing
noun
- members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- such a political party or a group of such parties.
- that part of a political or social organization advocating a conservative or reactionary position:
The union's right wing favored a moderate course of action.
right wing
noun
- often capitals the conservative faction of an assembly, party, etc
- the part of an army or field of battle on the right from the point of view of one facing the enemy
- the right-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of a team facing its opponent's goal
- a player positioned in this area in any of various games
- the position occupied by such a player
adjective
- of, belonging to, or relating to the right wing
right-wing
1- A descriptive term for conservative or reactionary political views, particularly those supporting the current social order or calling for a return to an earlier order. Right-wing groups are sometimes known collectively as the Right. ( Compare left-wing .)
right-wing
2- A descriptive term for an individual or a political faction that advocates very conservative policies. Right-wing groups generally support free enterprise . In the United States, the right wing generally argues for a strong national defense program and opposes federal involvement in promoting social welfare. ( Compare left-wing .)
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˈright-ˈwinger, noun
Other Words From
- right-wing adjective
- right-winger noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of right wing1
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Example Sentences
Thomas tried a kick-pass to Murray on the right wing, which was a poor decision.
“All of that work has been put on pause and instead they’re suing civil rights law to try to further their right wing agenda.”
Trump, aided by right wing media, may be able to convince his base, but the rest of the world is clear-eyed.
Feminist writer Moira Donegan wrote on Bluesky that the right-wing woman "believes that sexual and reproductive service to right wing men will earn her their protection, affection, and material support. She is wrong."
It was during the mid-1980’s that a campaign, partially orchestrated by the conservative Heritage Foundation, was undertaken by right wing elements in the United States to conceptually link affirmative action to racial quotas.
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