RIGHT WING Definition & Meaning

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right wing

noun

members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
such a political party or a group of such parties.
that part of a political or social organization advocating a conservative or reactionary position:
The union's right wing favored a moderate course of action.

right wing

noun

often capitals the conservative faction of an assembly, party, etc
the part of an army or field of battle on the right from the point of view of one facing the enemy
1. the right-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of a team facing its opponent's goal
2. a player positioned in this area in any of various games
3. the position occupied by such a player

adjective

of, belonging to, or relating to the right wing

right-wing

A descriptive term for conservative or reactionary political views, particularly those supporting the current social order or calling for a return to an earlier order. Right-wing groups are sometimes known collectively as the Right. ( Compare left-wing .)

right-wing

A descriptive term for an individual or a political faction that advocates very conservative policies. Right-wing groups generally support free enterprise . In the United States, the right wing generally argues for a strong national defense program and opposes federal involvement in promoting social welfare. ( Compare left-wing .)

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Notes

Although both major political parties in the United States have right-wing factions, right-wing policies are usually associated with the Republican party .

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of right wing¹

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

What is certain is that many would-be candidates on the French right wing – like Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau – would see in a Bardella candidacy a huge opportunity for themselves.

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He ended up on the right wing after England substitutions - where Tuchel thought he did his best work.

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The move to give public money to private charter schools — and in particular Christian schools is central to the right wing’s decades-long war on America’s public schools.

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One theory, and hear me out, is that the right wing made the island and its residents a safe target to be “othered.”

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Thomas tried a kick-pass to Murray on the right wing, which was a poor decision.

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