Right Wing

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Pronunciation: /raɪt wɪŋ/

Definitions of right wing

noun a political position characterized by support for free enterprise and private ownership

Example Sentences

A1 The right wing of the bird was injured and couldn't fly.

A2 The right wing of the political party is known for its conservative views.

B1 The right wing of the team scored the winning goal.

B2 The right wing politician gave a speech on immigration reform.

C1 The right wing of the government is pushing for tax cuts.

C2 The right wing of the military is responsible for strategic planning.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a right-wing political position

Example Sentences

A1 The right wing political party won the election.

A2 She holds right wing views on immigration.

B1 The candidate's right wing policies appealed to conservative voters.

B2 The right wing media outlet is known for its biased reporting.

C1 The right wing government implemented controversial economic reforms.

C2 The professor's lecture analyzed the rise of right wing extremism in Europe.

Examples of right wing in a Sentence

formal The right wing party won the election with a majority of votes.

informal Some people believe the right wing is too extreme in their views.

slang I don't really agree with the right wing policies.

figurative The right wing of the building offers a stunning view of the city skyline.

Grammatical Forms of right wing

past tense

right winged

plural

right wings

comparative

more right wing

superlative

most right wing

present tense

right wing

future tense

will right wing

perfect tense

has right winged

continuous tense

is right winging

singular

right wing

positive degree

right wing

infinitive

to right wing

gerund

right winging

participle

right winged

Origin and Evolution of right wing

First Known Use: 1789 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'right wing' originated from the seating arrangement in the French National Assembly during the French Revolution, where supporters of the monarchy sat on the right side of the chamber.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'right wing' came to represent conservative or traditionalist political beliefs, as opposed to 'left wing' which represented liberal or progressive beliefs.