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rightist

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rightist

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are

rightists opposed the new social programs

Synonyms of rightist

archconservative, conservative, paleoconservative, reactionary, right-winger, Tory, traditionalist

Words Related to rightist

right, right-wing

neocon, neoconservative

diehard, standpatter

bourbon, Colonel Blimp, fuddy-duddy, square, stuffed shirt

Near Antonyms of rightist

extremist, radical, red, revolutionary, revolutionist

reformer, reformist

Antonyms of rightist

leftist, left-winger, lefty, liberal, progressive

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