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

right-wing

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ 

-ˌwiŋ

adjective

right-wing politics

right-winger

ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər 

ˌrīt-

noun

plural right-wingers

the party's right-wingers

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

Gabriel Gudmundsson, in his first appearance of the season at right wing-back, has stark memories of that prior visit to Brighton. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Much of the political violence documented in previous years had stemmed from the right wing, Levin said, but that has changed dramatically in the last two years. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained right wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos for overstaying his visa. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

The museum’s right wing and an adjacent utility building suffered the most damage. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right wing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting