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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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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Other 51�Թ� Forms

right-wing adjective
right-winger noun
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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of right wing¹

First recorded in 1930–35

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The right wing is going to parse the video looking for that lunge and saying Padilla was aggressive.

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Wednesday, a top military leader said those forces could “detain” protesters, but not outright arrest them, though — despite what you see on right wing media — most protesters have been peaceful.

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Meanwhile, the Christian right wing of the party, while happy to pass huge cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare, is largely leaving untouched Social Security or Medicare, which their working-class and aging base depends on.

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I’ve written before about how corporate America is a thin reed to lean on as a counterforce to assaults from the political right wing on voting rights, women’s access to reproductive healthcare and democracy itself.

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The right wing — the fascists, the militarists, the super pseudo masculinists — they love to kick down.

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