rightist

rightist

noun

Definition of RIGHTIST

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are <rightists opposed the new social programs>

Synonyms archconservative, paleoconservative, reactionary, rightist, right-winger, Tory, traditionalist

Related Words right, right-wing; conformist; neocon, neoconservative; diehard, standpatter; bourbon, Colonel Blimp, fuddy-duddy, square, stuffed shirt

Near Antonyms extremist, radical, red, revolutionary, revolutionist; reformer, reformist

Antonyms leftist, left-winger, lefty, liberal, progressive