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
Examples of right wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Jeffrey Viel moved up from the fourth line to take McTavish’s spot on the wing and Cutter Gauthier skated on right wing.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks and right wing Roman Kantserov have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There was a point against Everton when Antoine Semenyo flashed the ball across the face of the box from the right wing, and nobody was there to meet it.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Jeffrey Viel moved up from the fourth line to take McTavish’s spot on the wing and Cutter Gauthier skated on right wing.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks and right wing Roman Kantserov have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There was a point against Everton when Antoine Semenyo flashed the ball across the face of the box from the right wing, and nobody was there to meet it.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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