right wing
noun
members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
right-winger
-
a word derived from
right wing.
Example Sentences
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Costa Rican political scientist Laura Fernandez was sworn in as president on Friday, the latest right-winger to win power in Latin America on a promise to combat drug-related violence.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
That’s not because he was a right-winger; Clint Eastwood, still as reactionary as ever, retains the respect of his more liberal peers for his consistently high-quality output.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
Newcastle have done good work bringing in Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest to end the search for a right-winger, while Jacob Ramsey's arrival from Aston Villa strengthens midfield.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
While Grealish is a statement signing sure to excite supporters, it does create an imbalance in Everton's squad, with the search for a right-winger so far unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025
He’s always had some right-winger to him, you know, some conservative beliefs.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2025
