right·ism also Right·ism (r  t z  m)n. 1. The ideology of the political right. 2. Belief in or support of the tenets of the political right. right ist n. |
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
rightism 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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