rightist
[rahy-tist]
- of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
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- a member or supporter of the political Right; conservative or reactionary.
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Origin of rightist
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Contemporary Examples
Naftali Bennett, the Economy Minister, is a rightist to the core.
Goodbye to Israel’s Lousy Government (Let’s Hope the Next One Isn’t Worse)Alon Ben-Meir
December 4, 2014
In 1958 he was denounced as a rightist, and was sent to the Shayang Labor Camp.
The only way to get a leftist government is to simply get the rightist government, and especially Bibi Netanyahu, out.
To be fair, the angst around the prisoner release isn't just rightist propaganda—it's also actually frustrating to many.
Those results show the rightist bloc with 61 Knesset seats to the center-left's 59.
Historical Examples
I have in mind—was this in your opinion a rightist plot, a leftist plot, an anarchist plot?
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
At least most people who listen to me talk call me a rightist.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I don't think you can call a man an extreme leftist, rightist, or middle-of-the-roader and have him classified that simply.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The delegates of the rightist coalition remained in their seats, their arms folded across their chests.
The Five ArrowsAllan Chase
I have been to a number of rightist meetings and seminars in Texas.
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
rightist
- of, tending towards, or relating to the political right or its principles; conservative, traditionalist, or reactionary
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- a person who supports or belongs to the political right
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