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right·ism
also Right·ism (rī′tĭz′əm)n.
1. The ideology of the political right.
2. Belief in or support of the tenets of the political right.
right′ist n.
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rightist
(ˈraɪtɪst)adj
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of, tending towards, or relating to the political right or its principles; conservative, traditionalist, or reactionary
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person who supports or belongs to the political right
ˈrightism n
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right•ist
(ˈraɪ tɪst)adj. (sometimes cap.)
1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or advocated by the political Right.
n. 2. a member of the political Right; conservative or reactionary.
[1935–40]
right′ism, n.
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Noun | 1. | rightist - a member of a right wing political party conservative, conservativist - a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas fascist - an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views monarchist, royalist - an advocate of the principles of monarchy Tory - a supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative |
Adj. | 1. | rightist - believing in or supporting tenets of the political right right - of or belonging to the political or intellectual right |
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rightist
nounOne who strongly favors retention of the existing order:
Strongly favoring retention of the existing order:
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