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Definition of the right wing noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the right wing

noun
 
/ðə ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/
 
/ðə ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/
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  1. [singular + singular or plural verb] the part of a political party whose members are least in favour of social change
    • He is on the right wing of the party.
    • The right wing is/are not united on this issue.
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  2. [countable, uncountable] an attacking player or a position on the right side of the field in a sports game opposite left wing
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