rightism

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Definition

Noun: 1. The ideology or principles of the political right: A system of political thought that typically emphasizes tradition, limited government intervention in the economy, individual responsibility, and strong national defense. 2. Belief in or support for the tenets of the political right: The advocacy for or adherence to conservative or right-wing policies and ideas.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The candidate's platform was defined by its clear rightism, focusing on tax cuts and deregulation.
    • Some analysts argue that the party's shift toward rightism has alienated its more moderate voters.
    • His political philosophy evolved from centrism to a more pronounced rightism over the decade.
Advanced Usage
  • "Economic rightism": Often refers specifically to the advocacy for free-market capitalism, privatization, and reduced government spending.
    • The policy of massive tax reductions was a pure expression of economic rightism.
  • "Social rightism": Can refer to the conservative stance on cultural and social issues, emphasizing traditional values.
    • The debate focused less on economics and more on issues of social rightism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rightist (noun/adjective): A person who supports or relates to rightism.
    • The rally was attended by rightists from across the country.
  • Right-wing (adjective): Describing political ideas or groups belonging to or supporting the conservative or reactionary section of a political system.
    • It was considered a right-wing publication.
Synonyms
  • Conservatism
  • Reactionism (often implies a more extreme or backward-looking stance)
Antonyms
  • Leftism
  • Liberalism (in the American political context)
  • Progressivism
Related Phrases
  • "A shift to the right": A movement toward more conservative or rightist policies within a party or government.
    • The election results signaled a significant shift to the right in the electorate.
  • "Hard right": Refers to the most extreme or uncompromising faction of right-wing politics.
    • The proposal found support only among the hard right of the party.
Noun
  1. the ideology of the political right; belief in or support of the tenets of the political right