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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The quickest fix would be to put Raphinha back on the right wing in Lamine's place and then Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo in the now vacant left wing berth.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The right wing’s first thought was to put the puck on net.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The societal and political consequences could be far-reaching, as recent trends indicate secular and liberal Israelis disillusioned with the country’s direction are most likely to emigrate, potentially changing the voting bloc and extending the right wing’s current domination of Israeli politics.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
That assumption has given new fuel to the most expansionist—or even messianic—aspirations of Israel’s ascendant right wing, which hopes that, once the IDF obliterates its adversaries, all the naysayers might recognize the futility of trying to defeat Israel and, instead, pursue peace with it.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The right wing’s first thought was to put the puck on net.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The societal and political consequences could be far-reaching, as recent trends indicate secular and liberal Israelis disillusioned with the country’s direction are most likely to emigrate, potentially changing the voting bloc and extending the right wing’s current domination of Israeli politics.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
That assumption has given new fuel to the most expansionist—or even messianic—aspirations of Israel’s ascendant right wing, which hopes that, once the IDF obliterates its adversaries, all the naysayers might recognize the futility of trying to defeat Israel and, instead, pursue peace with it.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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