right wing
The term "right wing" can refer to conservative political ideologies or specific positions in sports and military contexts.
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Definition
B2Politics
(formal)A political ideology that emphasizes tradition, social hierarchy, and limited government intervention in the economy.
Example
- The right wing of the party opposed the new social welfare policies.
- He is known for his right-wing views on economic issues.
B1Sports
(informal)The position or area on the right side of a sports field or rink.
Example
- He plays as a right wing in the hockey team.
- The right wing made a crucial pass during the game.
C1Military
(technical)The rightward segment of an advancing army or military formation.
Example
- The right wing of the battalion advanced towards the enemy lines.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "right wing":
left wingright sidehard leftreligious rightfar leftistliberal conservativetraditional rightleft-wing anarchistradical centerwhite nationalistred fascist