the far right

[ thuh-fahr-rahyt ]

/ ðə ˈfɑr ˈraɪt /

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noun

the area furthest away on the side opposite to where one's heart is (usually preceded by to, at, or on): You can search for a specific item by typing it into the Search field at the far right of the screen.

Sometimes the far Right .

the complex of individuals or organized groups holding the most conservative views in politics and social policy, opposed to political and social reform and often emphasizing nationalism and deregulation:To avoid defeat by the far right, she says, the rest of us must be willing to work with potential allies not in our own camp.
the position occupied by these people on the political spectrum (often preceded by to or on):At some point he migrated to the far right, and is now aligned with his country’s new anti-immigration party.

Compare the far left (def. 2).

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Origin of the far right

First recorded in 1905–10

Words nearby the far right

exception proves the rule, the, Faerie Queene, The, Fall, The, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, the far left, the far right, fat is in the fire, the, fat of the land, the, Federalist, The, The Federalist Papers, The female of the species is more deadly than the male

How to use the far right in a sentence

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
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France 24 is providing live, round-the-clock coverage of both scenes as they progress.
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Everywhere I go, ‘Hey Cartman, you must like Family Guy, right?’
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So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.
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Charlie ridiculed my faith and culture and I died defending his right to do so.
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What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Mrs. Wurzel was quite right; they had been supplied, regardless of cost, from Messrs. Rochet and Stole's well-known establishment.
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However, they were not seen to venture far into the surrounding deciduous forest.
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Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
She is quite true, but not wise, and your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu