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
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His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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So when Lula won, the right wing followed the Trump playbook, denying the election results.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
The admission reneges on promises from President Donald Trump, who previously spoke about releasing more governmental files on the disgraced financier, as well as go against years of conspiracy theories pushed by the right wing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Denzel Dumfries had the game of his life in Montjuic, scoring two goals from right wing back as Inter and Barca drew a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg 3-3 in the Catalan capital.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
An attacking midfielder who plays on the right, her vision of the game, ball control, ability to see spaces where no one else can and capacity to connect with Caroline Graham Hansen on the right wing for Barca are all impressive.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
The admission reneges on promises from President Donald Trump, who previously spoke about releasing more governmental files on the disgraced financier, as well as go against years of conspiracy theories pushed by the right wing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Denzel Dumfries had the game of his life in Montjuic, scoring two goals from right wing back as Inter and Barca drew a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg 3-3 in the Catalan capital.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
An attacking midfielder who plays on the right, her vision of the game, ball control, ability to see spaces where no one else can and capacity to connect with Caroline Graham Hansen on the right wing for Barca are all impressive.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right wing
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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