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noun

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.

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Origin of right wing

First recorded in 1930–35

OTHER WORDS FROM right wing

right-wing, adjectiveright-winger, noun

Words nearby right wing

right triangle, right up one's alley, rightward, rightwards, right whale, right wing, righty, Rigi, rigid, rigid designator, rigid frame

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How to use right wing in a sentence

Either way, both coalition options will be anchored by the right wing, new or old.
Even if the Ceasefire Holds, the Far-Right Will Dominate Israel's Future|Dahlia Scheindlin|May 21, 2021|Time
In response, the right wing fought to bring the settlement project from the fringes into mainstream consensus in Israel.
Even if the Ceasefire Holds, the Far-Right Will Dominate Israel's Future|Dahlia Scheindlin|May 21, 2021|Time
This has long been a tension point between environmental groups and labor, often exploited by the right wing.
Why major unions are wary of the move to wind and solar jobs|Ella Nilsen|March 19, 2021|Vox
Last year under Ben Olsen, Gressel played primarily in his natural position on the right wing.
With a new coach at D.C. United, Julian Gressel hopes to rediscover his old ways|Steven Goff|March 18, 2021|Washington Post

She fell prey to the false and inflammatory claims of the former president, his supporters, and the right wing media.
Capitol riot defendants facing jail have regrets. Judges aren’t buying it.|Rachel Weiner, Spencer Hsu|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.
Harry Shearer on The Dangerous Business of Satire|Lloyd Grove|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Limbaugh makes comments like this because his right-wing fans require a non–stop diet of race-baiting red meat.
Rush Limbaugh’s Fear of a Black James Bond|Dean Obeidallah|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In other words, this is a very small vast-right-wing-conspiracy.
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline|Jay Michaelson|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There 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|DAILY BEAST
If you Google “Muslim Christmas tree star” you will see a list of right-wing websites wetting their pants over this.
Why Muslims Love Jesus Too|Dean Obeidallah|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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 Sloane
Despite 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|Unknown
Rosecrans had divided his army into right wing, centre and left wing,—for convenience designated as corps.
Stone's River|Wilson J. Vance
The 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

right wing

noun

(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

adjective right-wing

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)

right-wing

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.)

Cultural definitions for right wing (2 of 2)

right-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

Although both major political parties in the United States have right-wing factions, right-wing policies are usually associated with the Republican party.

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