right wing

noun

plural right wings

1

: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)

the right wing of the Republican Party

2

: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism

sometimes, specifically : such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism

right-wing

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ 

-ˌwiŋ

adjective

right-wing politics

right-winger

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər 

ˌrīt-

noun

plural right-wingers

the party's right-wingers

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

Recent Examples on the Web

The most serious obstacle to compromise now comes from Israel, and not only from the right wing of the country’s political spectrum. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Erika is much less comfortable talking about politics in public, even though Charlie often credited her with pushing him to be more religious and more right wing. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

American society, whether the left or the right wing, will never fully accept us. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Maurice said his plan to begin the season is to have Brady Tkachuk on Florida’s top line with center Aleksander Barkov and right wing Sam Reinhart. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right wing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting