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

Recent Examples on the Web

Is that rocket ship at the far right blasting off toward Mars? — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026

The far right and the far left now share the contempt and disdain for any thinking other than their own. — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

Brexit prefigured further crises of confidence in Western democracies that have led to the steady advance of the far right. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 25 June 2026

The defendant described himself as an ex-Muslim who was highly critical of Islam, and on social media expressed support for the far right. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far right

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight