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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After driving into the defense, Ovalle got to the top of the box and unleashed a shot with her right foot, past Silkowitz into the middle far right of the goal. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 And that merely seven months before a fateful presidential election which has the far right leading polls. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 This modern version likely seems an offshoot of the looksmaxxing movement born in the misogynistic manosphere, along with support from the ultra-feminizing far right girls-should-be-girls culture. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 Meloni, who has political roots on the far right, has consistently taken a hard line on migration. — Maria Grazia Murru, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far right

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 30 Sep. 2026.

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