Simple Definition of right wing

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right wing

noun

: the part of a political group that consists of people who support conservative or traditional ideas and policies : the part of a political group that belongs to or supports the Right
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.

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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/right%20wing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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