All rightist synonyms
right·ist
R r adj rightist
- 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
- 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.
noun rightist
- orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
- 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.
- bitterender — a person who persists until the bitter end without compromising or yielding; diehard.
- diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- classicist — A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
- conventionalist — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- fundamentalist — an adherent of fundamentalism, a religious movement characterized by a strict belief in the literal interpretation of religious texts: radical fundamentalists.
- conserver — One who conserves.
adjective rightist
- mossbacked — Very conservative or reactionary, with old-fashioned views.
- fogyish — Characteristic of a fogy.
- obscurantist — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.