rightist 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rightistnext
as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are rightists opposed the new social programs

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rightist

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adjective

as in reactionary

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  1. conservative
  2. reactionary
  3. excessive
  4. liberal
Noun
  • In 2017, Trump's Justice Department leaders dismissed James Comey and Trump replaced him with Wray, a longtime conservative and member of the Federalist Society.
    Ryan Lucas, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Where some liberals feared the film would be too kind to the president, just as many conservatives (including Trump himself) bashed the story as a bunch of fake news.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • Adams is the ideal vessel for that discovery: The character is more clueless about reality than her elders, and yet her idealism is rooted in a humanism that Streep’s reactionary matron lacks.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Weezy: Also, our show now is going to now include reactionary clips.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of reactionary
Adjective
  • However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.
    Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Even excessive salt consumption on a single occasion can cause fragmented sleep patterns in some people.25 Long-Term Complications The main concern about eating too much salt is its impact on your blood pressure and heart.
    James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • Its most infamous crime was the 1984 murder of Alan Berg, an outspoken, liberal, Jewish radio host in Denver.
    Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • At least seven Liberal members of parliament have publicly called on Trudeau to step down, and more have done so privately according to sources, CNN-affiliate CBC News reported.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of liberal
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