New Right

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. 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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New Right British  

noun

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• New Rightist noun

Etymology

Origin of New Right

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Back in the 1980s, the Reagan coalition was a fusion of free-market economics, cultural conservatism, anti-communism and international foreign affairs, says Laura K Field, author of Furious Minds: The Making of the Maga New Right.

From BBC

But she agreed to withdraw the proposed change, which would have brought in the new right a year earlier than ministers now plan, following talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle.

From BBC

A new "right to try" system will mean people will not be financially penalised if they take a job which doesn't work out.

From BBC

He cautioned the court against adding a broad new right for parents and students to object to ideas or messages that offend them.

From Los Angeles Times

A new right for additional time off work has also come into force for thousands of families whose babies need to be cared for in neonatal units.

From BBC