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

While grappling with his explanations of “alt-right” and “hot take,” Mr. Fatsis found himself exploring controversies past and present about matters such as how definers should deal with ethnic slurs.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Married to the daughter of Indian immigrants, he has rejected and been rejected by members of the alt-right even if he does echo some of their views.

From BBC

That doesn’t mean that everyone who uses this slang was in an alt-right group chat or even within a couple degrees of one.

From Slate

But in another post, she went on to emphasize, “I’m happy to denounce Nazi-ism - and the far alt-right. Would that help clear things up?”

From Salon