rightist

/ˈraɪdɪst/
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Other forms: rightists

Definitions of rightist
  1. adjective
    believing in or supporting tenets of the political right
    synonyms: right-wing
    right
    of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
  2. noun
    a member of a right wing political party
    synonyms: right-winger
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    fascist
    an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views
    monarchist, royalist
    an advocate of the principles of monarchy
    Tory
    a supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative
    Blackshirt
    a member of the Italian fascist party before World War II
    Cavalier, Royalist
    a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War
    falangist, phalangist
    a Spanish member of General Franco's political party
    fascista
    an Italian fascist under Mussolini
    German Nazi, Nazi
    a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
    Orleanist
    a supporter of the Orleans branch of the Bourbons that was descended from a younger brother of Louis XIV
    type of:
    conservative, conservativist
    a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
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