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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The demonstration, which resulted in over 20 injured police officers, revealed the explosive resentment building within Britain’s surging right wing.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, a week after Kirk’s assassination, the big question of whether South Park will continue to get political and skewer the right wing in Episode 5 or avoid politics altogether remains unanswered.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of similarities to the previous campaign, with the No 10 — now Wirtz — pushing up to the last line alongside the striker, while Salah stays high on the right wing.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, a week after Kirk’s assassination, the big question of whether South Park will continue to get political and skewer the right wing in Episode 5 or avoid politics altogether remains unanswered.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of similarities to the previous campaign, with the No 10 — now Wirtz — pushing up to the last line alongside the striker, while Salah stays high on the right wing.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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