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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
- ˈ-ˈɾԲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- -ɾԲ adjective
- -ɾԲer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of right wing1
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Example Sentences
Even after the Red Scare died down, the right wing never gave up their suspicion of the State Department.
He said "storm clouds were gathering" over the threat posed by a rise in support for right wing politicians across Europe, and has included Reform UK in that description.
But the "bromance" has long ended, with Mr Musk appearing to move closer to South Africa's right wing.
is certain is that many would-be candidates on the French right wing – like Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau – would see in a Bardella candidacy a huge opportunity for themselves.
He ended up on the right wing after England substitutions - where Tuchel thought he did his best work.
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