far right

American  

[fahr rahyt] / ˈfɑr ˈraɪt /

noun

1. the area furthest away on the side opposite to where one's heart is (usually preceded by to , at , oron ).

   You can search for a specific item by typing it into the Search field at the far right of the screen.

2. none the far right or the Far Right

   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 oron ).

      At some point he migrated to the far right, and is now aligned with his country’s new anti-immigration party.

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Etymology

Origin of far right

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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far right

Meloni initially drew her political support from the far right but she has moderated her positions over her years in office, a shift that helped boost her popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

But in 2017 the OK sign also began to be used by the far right to communicate to each other.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

A single totem pole appears in the far right of the tight frame, as stiff and formal as Fred.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

I observed the left parties and protesters in France working toward a broad coalition in civil society that might stem the tide of the far right.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026

With that, he turned and headed down a corridor on the far right that I’d never gone down before.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin