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Definition of rightism

rightism

/ˈraɪ.tɪ.zəm/
right · ism
Plural:rightisms
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Adjective:rightist
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• noun

1

The political principles, policies, or ideologies of the political right, typically emphasizing conservatism, traditional social values, and free-market capitalism.

Example

"The historian analyzed the rise of rightism across several postwar European democracies."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Marxist-Leninist political discourse, 'rightism' (or right-opportunism) specifically denotes an ideological deviation within a socialist party toward capitalism or reformism, rather than general mainstream conservatism.

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rightfully
rightfulness
righthander
rightism
rightist
rightly
rightmost

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rightism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rightism
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