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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Brandeis University professor Sabine von Mering, a climate activist who focuses on and fights right wing climate change, will speak at the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee’s annual University on Wheels luncheon.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The populist, anti-immigration party has been accused by its critics of right wing extremism.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
As Middleton brings the ball up the right wing, Antetokounmpo runs into the picture to get in the way of Middleton’s defender.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The populist, anti-immigration party has been accused by its critics of right wing extremism.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
As Middleton brings the ball up the right wing, Antetokounmpo runs into the picture to get in the way of Middleton’s defender.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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