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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Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Notably, the American Federation for Children, a right wing group that advocates for school choice with close ties to former education secretary Betsy DeVos, has started its own SGO.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Sams returned the favor in the 46th minute after moving to right back, springing Sears down the right wing with a lofted long ball for a breakaway goal.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Of course, where there’s right wing outrage involved, there’s a grift.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
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 7 Feb. 2026.
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