far right

noun

Phrases
the far right
: the group of people whose political views are the most conservative (see conservative entry 1 sense 1a)
The nomination is opposed by members of the far right.
often hyphenated when used before another noun
far-right groups

Examples of far right in a Sentence

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The revitalization of the Christian far right lit the tinder. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025 The far right two lanes heading westbound near Eden Canyon Road were temporarily blocked off as a result of the fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 Epstein has long been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories, particularly among those on the far right. Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 July 2025 The wrong-way driver hit the second vehicle, head-on, in the far right lane, the summary said, with both sustaining major front-end damage. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Epstein and his death have been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories for years, especially among people on the far right. Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 July 2025 Other factions have taken the opportunity to air their own grievances, including left-wing complaints that von der Leyen’s center-right group is too close to the far right, particularly on environmental rules. semafor.com, 10 July 2025 The middle pedal is reverse and the far right pedal is the brake. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 4 July 2025 The past four decades have seen the sweep of the AIDS crisis, 9/11, numerous wars and recessions, the legalization of homosexuality in some countries, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and the global rise of the far right. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far right was in 1906

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“Far right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20right. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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