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
Examples of right wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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His political statements have aligned more openly with the right wing.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet one of the few bright sparks of a trophyless campaign was Lamine becoming a regular on the right wing under Xavi Hernandez.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
With increasing right wing antisemitism and Nazi groups reappearing in America and many corners of the world, now more than ever a story like White Bird must be seen, especially for the younger audience at whom it is aimed.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
The Israeli right wing bitterly opposes a cease-fire and even, in the view of some of its leaders, wants to return settlers to Gaza.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet one of the few bright sparks of a trophyless campaign was Lamine becoming a regular on the right wing under Xavi Hernandez.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
With increasing right wing antisemitism and Nazi groups reappearing in America and many corners of the world, now more than ever a story like White Bird must be seen, especially for the younger audience at whom it is aimed.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
The Israeli right wing bitterly opposes a cease-fire and even, in the view of some of its leaders, wants to return settlers to Gaza.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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