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far-right

far-right

20 6.8
Having very strong right-wing political views that oppose social change
  • adjective
  • /fɑr raɪt/
  • Literature
translation icon : ultraderechista
  • We would identify this group as radical far-right Christians or the religious right.
  • far-right groups
  • far-right party
  • far-right political

They say one thing and there's even a nuance within the far right Christian nationalist movement.

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Examples

  • She definitely does match up with those sort of far right views during the show.

  • There is certainly no shortage of issues that could be the target of a far-right protest vote.

    Academic text (1994)
  • And I mean the Christian far right and the Tea Party when I say that last line.

    Blog text (9)
  • We stand together with those under threat from the far right, wherever it may be, anywhere on this planet.

  • Marine Le Pen's far-right party came first, winning 25% of the vote.

  • The Republican Party has pandered too long to the far-right side, and it has gotten what it deserves.

    Blog text (6)
  • For years, Colson and his allies have labored to build an ecumenical coalition of far-right religious groups.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Other Christian groups (especially the megachurches) are known for their far-right, anti-gay activism.

    Academic text (2010)
  • The plaintiffs were supported by the usual far-right figures like Phyllis Schlafly and the Eagle Forum.

    Blog text (6)
  • In the recent elections, the far-right party gained significant support, alarming many progressive voters.

Synonyms

right-wing
vsfar-right
172 4.9

Having conservative political views that support lower taxes and stricter immigration rules

is more extreme and opposes liberal reform more intensely
reactionary
vsfar-right
33 8.4

Against social or political change and wanting society to go back to how it was

is more extreme and strongly rejects liberal reform
rightist
vsfar-right
4 7.3

Having conservative political ideas

is more extreme and strongly rejects social or political liberalism
reactionist
vsfar-right
9.9

Opposed to social or political change and wanting to return to older ways

is more extreme in opposing liberalism and reform
anti-liberal
vsfar-right
6.8

Not supporting liberal political ideas or policies

is more extreme and supports returning to an earlier social order

Antonyms

983 4.4

Having political views that support social change and people's freedoms

251 4.8

Supporting new social changes in politics to make society fairer

How Right-wing

far-right
  • Literature
20 6.8
right-wing
172 4.9
conservative
306 4.4
center
  • Literature
1 4.9

Surface Forms

far-right positive

Morphology

far-right = far + right (transparent) = far + right

Meaning is directly derived from 'far' (extreme degree) + 'right' (political conservatism), a productive and commonly used political compound.

Etymology

Far-right comes from joining far ('at a great distance') with right (the political 'right', meaning conservative). So it literally means being very far on the political right, which is why it describes extreme conservative or reactionary views.