far right

noun

Phrases
the far right
: the group of people whose political views are the most conservative (see conservative entry 1 sense 1a)
The nomination is opposed by members of the far right.
often hyphenated when used before another noun
far-right groups

Examples of far right in a Sentence

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The far right sees an informed public as a liability. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2025 Beyond the carnage, Israeli authorities also appear to be pursuing an expansionist ideological agenda long harbored by the country’s far right. Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025 From Portugal to Romania, once ostracized extremists on the far right are overtaking traditional conservative parties, much like the MAGA movement in the U.S. That has presented a crisis for centrist European governments whose populations for decades after World War II shunned far-right parties. Massimo Calabresi, Time, 24 July 2025 Comments from the far right of Netanyahu’s coalition calling for starving Gaza until the hostages are released provoke widespread revulsion outside Israel, but less within it. Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 Here’s what to know: Where is Interstate 5 construction? Caltrans will shut down the far right lane of northbound I-5 — also known as the No. 2 lane — one mile north of Twin Cities Road. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, speaking as President Donald Trump, far right, listens during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 Where: World Vision headquarters, 277 Mallory Station Road, Suite 130, Franklin Parking: Park in unlabeled spots directly behind the building on the far right. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The revitalization of the Christian far right lit the tinder. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far right was in 1906

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“Far right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20right. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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