right wing
noun
plural right wings
1
: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)
the right wing of the Republican Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism
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His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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From the middle of the ice, Zacha dished to David Pastrnak on the right wing.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
World Economic Forum: ‘Extreme’ right wing views not protected under free speech, Olaf Scholz says
Robby Soave and Niall Stanage weigh in on the discussion over freedom of speech that took place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
After a Knicks timeout, Towns missed an easy look four feet from the rim, then Keon Johnson knocked down his first 3-pointer of the night from the right wing.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu has faced intense pressure from the right wing of his government to reject any peace deal that could be seen as a concession to its adversaries.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
World Economic Forum: ‘Extreme’ right wing views not protected under free speech, Olaf Scholz says
Robby Soave and Niall Stanage weigh in on the discussion over freedom of speech that took place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
After a Knicks timeout, Towns missed an easy look four feet from the rim, then Keon Johnson knocked down his first 3-pointer of the night from the right wing.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu has faced intense pressure from the right wing of his government to reject any peace deal that could be seen as a concession to its adversaries.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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