New Right

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a group of conservatives whose views diverge from those of traditional conservatives, as in being more staunchly opposed to abortion or defense cuts.

New Right

noun

1. a range of radical right-wing groups and ideologies which advocate laissez-faire economic policies, anti-welfarism, and the belief in the rights of the individual over the common good

Other Words From

• New Rightist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of New Right¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A new right-wing news and talk station is coming to cable boxes later this year, The Daily Beast has learned.

From The Daily Beast

We wish not a diminution of the prerogative; nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favour.

From Project Gutenberg

This is a new right and not necessarily triable by jury in State courts.

From Project Gutenberg

We have all of us become responsible in a new and sterner way; to unite in our search to find the new right paths.

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Claflin put in a new right guard and a fresh right tackle and returned two of her former men to the line.

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How could I, and she so strong and fresh and young, and every day earning a new right to a peaceful and honored old age?

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