RIGHTISTS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

rightists

noun

plural of rightist

as in conservatives

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are rightists opposed the new social programs

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Recent Examples of rightists That is, rightists who oppose aid to Ukraine tend to be skeptical of Israel and at least open to having anti-Semites in the Republican coalition. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule. — Kornel Chang september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 While America First drew supporters from across the political spectrum, it was most associated with rightists. — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 26 Oct. 2022

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conservatives

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Japanese people, largely conservatives who are fans of Aiko or oppose the male-line succession, have taken to the streets in recent weeks and their movement is growing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
There was a time when conservatives were opposed to increasing the debt.

— Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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