far right

noun

Phrases
the far right
: the group of people whose political views are the most conservative (see conservative entry 1 sense 1a)
The nomination is opposed by members of the far right.
often hyphenated when used before another noun
far-right groups

Examples of far right in a Sentence

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The actress and author posted her annual family Thanksgiving photo, which showed her, husband Chris Henchy, and their daughters Rowan Henchy (center) and Grier Henchy (far right) in elegant holiday outfits. Jackie Fields, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Trump's approach is far more combative, his agenda centered around undocumented immigration and a vow to conduct mass deportations along with moves enticing the far right, like potential pardons for Jan. 6 rioters. Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024 But while the popular brands of the far right were struggling to maintain relevance, the sentiment behind their rise never went anywhere. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024 With Beyoncé and Pharrell leading the charge, Americana fashion has also played an important role in liberals’ reclamation of patriotism from the far right. Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 Language around diversity, equity and inclusion has been demonized by the far right, Shead said, which is especially troublesome for Milwaukee, where a lot of work is centered around environmental justice. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 The Republican Party’s shift to the far right has unleashed a deluge of disaster misinformation. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024 Russians have also targeted swing state voters and attempted to drum up support for former President Donald Trump on social media forums frequented by members of the far right, according to The New York Times, which cited internal Justice Department documents disclosed last month. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Earlier this year, legislation on the restitution of cultural property was indefinitely postponed in France’s National Assembly, where the rise of the far right, in parallel with a generational turn against Paris in African countries, has left little appetite for further transfers. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far right was in 1906

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“Far right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20right. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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