alt-right

American  

[awlt-rahyt] / ˈɔltˈraɪt /

Or alt right

noun

1. a political movement originating on social media and online forums, composed of a segment of conservatives who support extreme right-wing ideologies, including white nationalism and antisemitism (often used attributively): an alt-right candidate.

   the face of the alt-right;

   an alt-right candidate.

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Etymology

Origin of alt-right

First recorded in 2005–10; associated shortly after with U.S. white nationalist Richard Spencer (born 1978); shortening of alt(ernative) ( def. ) + right ( def. ) (in the sense “political conservatives”)

Example Sentences

Christian Contreras, an attorney for Singh, identified the man who confronted his client as Tomas Morales, a prominent alt-right livestreamer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Or were Dryden Brown and his friends just “trolling”, a bunch of tech bros roleplaying as alt-right revolutionaries in order to have a laugh at the expense of the establishment, and enjoy a good party?

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

So wait, you mean to tell me the alt-right frog meme is now … money?

From Slate • May 12, 2023

Some Oregon leaders, including Kotek, have grown increasingly concerned about the growth of alt-right extremism and its effect on state politics.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2022

The outlet made waves in 2021 for hiring disgraced alt-right star Milo Yiannopoulos as a contributor.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2022