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- [rahy-tist]
- /ˈraɪ tɪst/
- /ˈraɪ.tɪst/
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- [rahy-tist]
- /ˈraɪ tɪst/
Definitions of rightist word
- adjective rightist of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right. 1
- noun rightist a member or supporter of the political Right; conservative or reactionary. 1
- noun rightist sb with right-wing views 1
- countable noun rightist If someone is described as a rightist, they are politically conservative and traditional. Rightists support the ideals of capitalism. 0
- adjective rightist If someone has rightist views or takes part in rightist activities, they are politically conservative and traditional and support the ideas of capitalism. 0
- adjective rightist of, tending towards, or relating to the political right or its principles; conservative, traditionalist, or reactionary 0
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Origin of rightist
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; right + -ist
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Parts of speech for Rightist
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rightist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rightist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rightist
noun rightist
- bitterender — a person who persists until the bitter end without compromising or yielding; diehard.
- bourbon — Bourbon is a type of whisky that is made mainly in America.
- bourbons — a member of a French royal family that ruled in France 1589–1792, Spain 1700–1931, and Naples 1735–1806, 1815–60.
- classicist — A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
adj rightist
- counter-revolutionary — Counter-revolutionary activities are activities intended to reverse the effects of a previous revolution.
- counterrevolutionary — Counterrevolutionary activities are activities intended to reverse the effects of a previous revolution.
- die hard — If you say that habits or attitudes die hard, you mean that they take a very long time to disappear or change, so that it may not be possible to get rid of them completely.
- in a rut — stuck in routine
adjective rightist
- fogyish — Characteristic of a fogy.
- mossbacked — Very conservative or reactionary, with old-fashioned views.
- obscurantist — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
Top questions with rightist
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