The Alt-Right

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈælt-raɪt/

Definitions of the alt-right

noun a political movement or grouping that combines right-wing politics with elements of white nationalism and anti-Semitism

Example Sentences

A1 The alt-right is a political movement that has gained attention in recent years.

A2 Some people view the alt-right as a fringe group with extreme beliefs.

B1 The alt-right's online presence has grown significantly in the past decade.

B2 Critics argue that the alt-right's rhetoric fuels division and intolerance.

C1 The alt-right has been linked to hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism.

C2 Researchers have studied the alt-right's use of propaganda and misinformation.

Examples of the alt-right in a Sentence

formal The alt-right movement is known for its extreme right-wing ideologies.

informal Have you heard about the alt-right group that's been causing controversy?

slang Those alt-right guys are just a bunch of trolls.

figurative The alt-right's influence is like a dark cloud hanging over society.

Grammatical Forms of the alt-right

• past tense: the alt-righted
• plural: the alt-rights
• comparative: more alt-right
• superlative: most alt-right
• present tense: the alt-right
• future tense: will alt-right
• perfect tense: has alt-righted
• continuous tense: is alt-righting
• singular: the alt-right
• positive degree: alt-right
• infinitive: to alt-right
• gerund: alt-righting
• participle: alt-righted

Origin and Evolution of the alt-right

First Known Use: 2010 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'the alt-right' originated as a shortened form of 'alternative right' which emerged as a political movement in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Initially used by a small group of far-right activists, the term 'alt-right' gained mainstream attention during the 2016 U.S. presidential election and has since been associated with white nationalism and anti-Semitism.