far right

[ fahr rahyt ]

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noun

the area furthest away on the side opposite to where one's heart is (usually preceded by to , at , or on ):
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none the far right or the Far Right. Compare far left ( def 2 ).
1. the complex of individuals or organized groups holding the most conservative views in politics and social policy, opposed to political and social reform and often emphasizing nationalism and deregulation:
  To avoid defeat by the far right, she says, the rest of us must be willing to work with potential allies not in our own camp.
2. the position occupied by these people on the political spectrum (often preceded by to or on ):
  At some point he migrated to the far right, and is now aligned with his country’s new anti-immigration party.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of far right¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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Several times in the past year, Rimmer reposted items about far right activist Tommy Robinson, including one describing him as someone "vocal about the importance of celebrating British identity, culture and values" and another saying "Batley needs these people".

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Hope Not Hate, which is funded by individual donations and trade unions, says it is a nonpartisan campaign that "focuses on the organised far right," something Farage has repeatedly insisted does not include Reform UK.

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He leads a vulnerable minority government that could be toppled if left-wing parties and the far right unite in a vote of no confidence.

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He said: "You can't beat the far right by acting like them; legitimising their toxic rhetoric simply makes them louder and draws more media attention."

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When Swinney announced plans to hold the forum in February, he said parties had to unite to "lock out" the "far right" from Scottish politics.

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