right wing

noun

plural right wings
Synonyms of right wingnext
1
: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)
the right wing of the Republican Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism
sometimes, specifically : such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism
right-wing
ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ How to pronounce right wing (audio)
-ˌwiŋ
adjective
right-wing politics
right-winger
ˈrīt-ˈwiŋ-ər How to pronounce right wing (audio)
ˌrīt-
noun
plural right-wingers
the party's right-wingers

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained right wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos for overstaying his visa. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Forest are in the market for a right wing-back, having missed out on Anan Khalaili, who joined Crystal Palace from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise after Forest had a £20million bid for the Israeli rejected. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The museum’s right wing and an adjacent utility building suffered the most damage. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026 Luiz’s presence on the right wing could move speedy and active Capita to the left wing, once the 24-year-old Brazilian is entrenched in the lineup. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right wing

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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