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

Recent Examples on the Web At risk of collapsing before the year is out, the new lineup will have to do a delicate dance with the far right in order to survive. Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024 The far right, meanwhile, enjoys unprecedented influence in government. Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024

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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 8 Oct. 2024.

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