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
Examples of right wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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Nonetheless, Japan’s anti-immigrant backlash may tempt Takaichi to appease the country’s right wing and reverse the progress that previous governments have made on immigration.
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Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
The Swedish right wing has 200 goals and 220 assists in a 10-year career spent entirely with Los Angeles, which drafted him with the 29th overall pick in 2014.
—CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
President Boric has been lambasted by Chile's right wing, who blame his administration for disregarding security, which is perceived to have skyrocketed under his leadership.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
Adding William Nylander to Matthews’ right wing did seem to be opening some things up for him offensively.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
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Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
The Swedish right wing has 200 goals and 220 assists in a 10-year career spent entirely with Los Angeles, which drafted him with the 29th overall pick in 2014.
—CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
President Boric has been lambasted by Chile's right wing, who blame his administration for disregarding security, which is perceived to have skyrocketed under his leadership.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
Adding William Nylander to Matthews’ right wing did seem to be opening some things up for him offensively.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right wing
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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