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rightism

American  
[rahy-tiz-uhm] / ˈraɪ tɪz əm /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. conservatism, especially in politics.

  2. reactionary principles, attitudes, or behavior.


Etymology

Origin of rightism

First recorded in 1935–40; right + -ism


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Hamilton's reports and speeches as Treasury Secretary, Rossiter once wrote, expressed a "rightism run riot."

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