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New Right

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.


New Right

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • New Rightist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of New Right1

First recorded in 1965–70
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Example Sentences

A new right-wing news and talk station is coming to cable boxes later this year, The Daily Beast has learned.

We wish not a diminution of the prerogative; nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favour.

This is a new right and not necessarily triable by jury in State courts.

We have all of us become responsible in a new and sterner way; to unite in our search to find the new right paths.

Claflin put in a new right guard and a fresh right tackle and returned two of her former men to the line.

How could I, and she so strong and fresh and young, and every day earning a new right to a peaceful and honored old age?

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