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 How to pronounce right wing (audio)
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adjective
right-wing politics
right-winger 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.
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Coby White ran a pick-and-roll with Nikola Vucevic, forcing Precious Achiuwa and Mikal Bridges to trap him near the right wing. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025 The plane's right wing and tail were sheared off during the landing. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 The aircraft landed hard on the runway, video shows, the right wing making contact with the ground before falling away in a blaze of fire. Dakin Andone, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025 After her versatility helped Gotham FC become NWSL champions in 2023 (having also won it in 2022 with Portland Thorns), Ryan was a staple of their failed title defense, most often starting at right wing or in central midfield. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right wing

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right wing was in 1841

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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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