English Explanatory Dictionary

rightist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.
  2. One who supports the rights of a specified group.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the political right.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪtɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-rightist.wav

Word forms

rightist rightists more rightist most rightist

Etymology

From right + -ist.

Synonyms

right-winger

Derived words

alt-rightist antirightist civil rightist far-rightist far rightist human-rightist ultrarightist
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