right wing

noun

plural right wings
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)
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adjective
right-wing politics
right-winger 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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A bit further back on the pitch, however, there might be a semi-vacant spot on the right wing for Mastantuono where a Rodrygo linked to a potential exit ended 2024/2025 out of the picture as Arda Guler took the position for himself. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 The youngster had a part to play in Spain’s opening goal, beating his man on the right wing before crossing into the box. Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 June 2025 The Michigan State finding undermines several myths and misrepresentations about COVID spread by the right wing. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders' PVV party left the governing coalition on Tuesday, in a move that is set to topple the right wing government and will likely lead to new elections. Bart H. Meijer, USA Today, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for right wing

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right wing was in 1841

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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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