Meaning & use

right-wing

adjective·Academic

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.

Words with a similar meaning

conservative

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Words with an opposite meaning

left-wing

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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