rightism

[ rahy-tiz-uhm ]

noun(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. conservatism, especially in politics.

  2. reactionary principles, attitudes, or behavior.

Origin of rightism

1
First recorded in 1935–40; right + -ism

Words Nearby rightism

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