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right wing

–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


right-wing, adjective
right-winger, noun
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right wing  
n.  
  1. The conservative or reactionary faction of a group.

  2. See right.

right'-wing' (rīt'wĭng') adj., right'-wing'er n.
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