right wing
members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
such a political party or a group of such parties.
that part of a political or social organization advocating a conservative or reactionary position: The union's right wing favored a moderate course of action.
Origin of right wing
1Other words from right wing
- right-wing, adjective
- right-winger, noun
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How to use right wing in a sentence
To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.
Limbaugh makes comments like this because his right-wing fans require a non–stop diet of race-baiting red meat.
In other words, this is a very small vast-right-wing-conspiracy.
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline | Jay Michaelson | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere is no such thing as a gay lifestyle, except in right-wing propaganda to oppose LGBT equality.
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline | Jay Michaelson | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf you Google “Muslim Christmas tree star” you will see a list of right-wing websites wetting their pants over this.
It is about two miles from Jericho crossing to the railroad, the point for which the right wing was aiming.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.His right wing was stationed in the rear of the hamlet of Heinrichsdorf, his left rested on a forest known as the Sortlack.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneDespite the fiercest fighting, it was impossible to drive them out of part of the second position on the right wing.
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres | UnknownRosecrans had divided his army into right wing, centre and left wing,—for convenience designated as corps.
Stone's River | Wilson J. VanceThe whole right wing of the army had been driven back several miles, to the Nashville Pike.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy
British Dictionary definitions for right wing
(often capitals) the conservative faction of an assembly, party, etc
the part of an army or field of battle on the right from the point of view of one facing the enemy
the right-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of a team facing its opponent's goal
a player positioned in this area in any of various games
the position occupied by such a player
of, belonging to, or relating to the right wing
Derived forms of right wing
- right-winger, noun
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Cultural definitions for right-wing (1 of 2)
A descriptive term for conservative or reactionary political views, particularly those supporting the current social order or calling for a return to an earlier order. Right-wing groups are sometimes known collectively as the Right. (Compare left-wing.)
A descriptive term for an individual or a political faction that advocates very conservative policies. Right-wing groups generally support free enterprise. In the United States, the right wing generally argues for a strong national defense program and opposes federal involvement in promoting social welfare. (Compare left-wing.)
Notes for right-wing
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