New Right

noun (sometimes lowercase)

a group of conservatives whose views diverge from those of traditional conservatives, as in being more staunchly opposed to abortion or defense cuts.

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Origin of New Right

First recorded in 1965–70

OTHER WORDS FROM New Right

New Rightist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for new right

New Right

noun

a range of radical right-wing groups and ideologies which advocate laissez-faire economic policies, anti-welfarism, and the belief in the rights of the individual over the common good

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