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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Yet that dichotomy is what drew Kings right wing Alex Laferriere to the school on his way to the NHL.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Saturday Night Live decided to pivot right wing in their first post-election cold open.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Germany's right wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to win its first election since the party was formed in 2013, as anti-mass immigration sentiment sends voters to the polls.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
The arrival of Palmer meant Chelsea had a player who could operate between the lines — whether starting centrally or roaming infield from the right wing — and was comfortable receiving the ball with his back to the opposition goal.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Saturday Night Live decided to pivot right wing in their first post-election cold open.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Germany's right wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to win its first election since the party was formed in 2013, as anti-mass immigration sentiment sends voters to the polls.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
The arrival of Palmer meant Chelsea had a player who could operate between the lines — whether starting centrally or roaming infield from the right wing — and was comfortable receiving the ball with his back to the opposition goal.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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