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

However, concerns were expressed that a new right to assisted dying could lead to it being misused if the right safeguarding was not put in place and could lead to a loss of funding for end-of-life care.

From BBC

In the U.S. and abroad, the theo-monarchical worldview is ascendant among prominent political leaders on the “New Right,” like J.D.

From Slate

The new right tackle was playing his first meaningful snaps, while the new right guard had played only a handful.

From Los Angeles Times

However, concerns were expressed that a new right to assisted dying could lead to it being misused if the right safeguarding was not put in place and could lead to a loss of funding for end-of-life care.

From BBC

This New Right also seems to have an easy familiarity with the theorists of totalitarianism.

From Salon