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rightism


right·ism

noun, often capitalized \ˈrīt-ˌi-zəm\

Definition of RIGHTISM

1
: the principles and views of the Right
2
: advocacy of or adherence to the doctrines of the Right
right·ist \ˈrī-tist\ noun or adjective often capitalized

First Known Use of RIGHTISM

1939

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