Meaning & use

far-right

adjective·Academic

Relating to extreme, ultraconservative or ultranationalist political views, well beyond mainstream conservatism.

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The far-right party gained several seats in parliament after campaigning on strict immigration limits.

Analysts warned that far-right rhetoric was becoming more common in mainstream political debate.

A note on using this word

Far-right is used as an adjective before a noun, as in far-right party, and describes political positions well outside the mainstream.

Words with a similar meaning

ultranationalistextreme-right

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Words with an opposite meaning

far-left

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