far right

[ fahr rahyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

First recorded in 1905–10

Proving his far-right bona fides is just one aspect of the newly energized Roberts campaign.

Then Cruz rounded up some of the far-right members of the House GOP caucus and plotted a revolt.

How do you go from far-left socialist to far-right monarchist in three years?

His far right-wing vision for America—and Mississippi—scared to death the Republican establishment.

Brown's likely challenger is Tim Donnelly, a far-right Republican assemblyman from Twin Peaks, who is currently on probation.

Father told me onst you could see the 'ills—ever so far right away in Brackenshire.

Over to the far right Hooker's men were in possession of Lookout Mountain, and were breaking in on the enemy's left flank.

And he would be so far right, that the interest in such things must be most particular and individual, or none at all.

We seemed to agree at least superficially that in thinking the far right was unfortunate in its thoughts.

He walks to windows on the far right, turning his back considerately on their leave-taking.

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