rightism

[rahy-tiz-uhm]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. conservatism, especially in politics.

2. reactionary principles, attitudes, or behavior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rightism¹

First recorded in 1935–40; right + -ism

Example Sentences

Dictionary definition of "reactionary": of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.

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This is apple pie rightism; were it persuasive it would be frightening, as it was in the early Cold War days.

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