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

For 16 years, Hungary's Viktor Orbán was the standard-bearer of the far right in Europe and an inspiration for populists worldwide. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The question now is just how unstoppable the far right’s rise in Europe really is. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Yet there is no pan-European alliance of the far right, in part because these parties champion their own national interests. — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The man driving a silver Dodge Journey, a small sport utility vehicle, was headed west on Florin in the far right lane, said Officer Michael Harper, a spokesperson for the CHP’s South Sacramento office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 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