Meaning & use
right-wing
Relating to conservative political positions that generally favor tradition, limited government intervention, and free markets.
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The right-wing party campaigned on lower taxes and stricter immigration controls.
Commentators on right-wing talk radio criticized the new spending bill.
A note on using this word
Right-wing is a relative political label whose exact meaning shifts between countries and eras, so it is best used with context about which policies are meant.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The section of a political party or movement holding more conservative views.
The bill faced strong opposition from the right wing of the party.
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