right wing

noun

1
: the rightist division of a group or party
2
right-wing
ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ How to pronounce right wing (audio)
-ˌwiŋ
adjective
right-winger noun

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 Both high-engagement right wing accounts and individual users have directly pointed to the assassination attempt to justify the baseless theory that the Secret Service is part of a conspiracy to get rid of the former president. Julia Ingram, CBS News, 15 July 2024 The more modest promises reflect the more difficult realities Britain faces, but is also a marked change in tone from right wing populist forces rising elsewhere across Europe. Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 5 July 2024 Even though the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requested an arrest warrant for Gallant, the U.S. sees him as a close partner in Israel’s right wing government. Majd Al-Waheidi, NPR, 24 June 2024 Because in the most important game of the season, the most important game in the history of the franchise, left wing Carter Verhaeghe and right wing Sam Reinhart provided all the goal-scoring offense the Panthers would need in Monday’s 2-1 Game 7 win. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for right wing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right wing was in 1856

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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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