Antonyms for right-wing


Grammar : Adj


Definition of right-wing

Origin :
  • 1570s of armies; from 1882 in football; 1905 in the political sense (cf. left wing). Right-winger attested by 1919 in U.S. politics, 1895 in sports.
  • adj conservative politically
Example sentences :
  • There is nobody here to clean the right-wing pews,” said Nancy Wentworth, “so I will take those for my share.
  • Extract from : « The Old Peabody Pew » by Kate Douglas Wiggin
  • The right-wing was stationed at Roxbury, the left at Medford and Chelsea.
  • Extract from : « Great Events in the History of North and South America » by Charles A. Goodrich
  • I suppose he was familiar with the right-wing groups and activities, and movements.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • By business I mean some kind of activity and keeping track of right-wing causes and left-wing causes or something.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • It had retreated in good order, thanks to the resistance of its right-wing rear guard.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • The country was in a state of civil war, which was subsequently crushed by the right-wing political factions of the country.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Bulgaria » by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

Synonyms for right-wing

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