righters

Definition of rightersnext
plural of righter

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vigilantes
Noun
  • The southern United States under the Jim Crow system of segregation, for example, was governed by a form of racial fascism premised not on a single powerful leader, but on decentralized groups of vigilantes and terrorists.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Peaceful Civil Rights-era marches and protests often turned into bloody, brutal and murderous affairs, fueled by inhumane law enforcement tactics and vigilantes operating with impunity.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Righters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righters. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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