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
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His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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Munoz is viewed as a multi-functional attacker who can play left wing, right wing and also through the middle.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Marmoush had a great chance just now for Egypt, running clear of the Belgium defense down the right wing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Mitch Marner could have moved there, but remained at right wing.
—Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Take André Burakovsky’s time as Bedard’s right wing, for instance.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Marmoush had a great chance just now for Egypt, running clear of the Belgium defense down the right wing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Mitch Marner could have moved there, but remained at right wing.
—Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Take André Burakovsky’s time as Bedard’s right wing, for instance.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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