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

right-wing

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ 

-ˌwiŋ

adjective

right-wing politics

right-winger

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər 

ˌrīt-

noun

plural right-wingers

the party's right-wingers

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some lawmakers in Israel’s government, which is the most right wing in the country’s history, have called for the reoccupation of southern Lebanon. —Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024

Although set in Norway during WWII, the film explores today’s pressing issue of the rise of right wing extremism and its threat to democracy. —Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024

Among the most unifying ideas across the political right wing is the promise to safeguard a way of life, which has lit the fire under insurrectionists. —Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024

Hogan again stood with Trump, with the National Rifle Association, and with the extreme right wing of the Republican Party. —William C. Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1