right-wing
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noun
1.
members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
2.
such a political party or a group of such parties.
3.
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.
Origin:
1930–35
1930–35
Related forms
right-wing, adjective
right-wing·er, noun
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World English Dictionary
| right wing | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (often capitals) the conservative faction of an assembly, party, etc |
| 2. | the part of an army or field of battle on the right from the point of view of one facing the enemy |
| 3. | a. the right-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of a team facing its opponent's goal |
| b. a player positioned in this area in any of various games | |
| c. the position occupied by such a player | |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of, belonging to, or relating to the right wing |
| 'right-'winger | |
| —n | |
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Cultural Dictionary
right-wing definition
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 definition
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.)
Note: Although both major political parties in the United States have right-wing factions, right-wing policies are usually associated with the Republican party.
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Example sentences
His coalition partners-a mix of right-wing, xenophobic, and religious parties-make matters worse.
On the other hand, it punishes welfare recipients, something that's always good for a round of applause from right-wing audiences.
Would that they were as vigorous in pursuit of right-wing terrorism.
R candidate right-wing blowhard or tax-avoiding rich guy.
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