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rightism

noun, often capitalized
right·​ism | \ ˈrÄ«t-ËŒi-zÉ™m How to pronounce rightism (audio) \

Definition of rightism

1 : the principles and views of the Right
2 : advocacy of or adherence to the doctrines of the Right
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rightist \ ˈrÄ«-​tist How to pronounce rightist (audio) \ noun or adjective, often capitalized

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 But Isaac’s deeper point is that tribal leftism has not affected Democratic politics the way tribal rightism has infected the Republicans. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "It’s Win-Win When Trump and the Democrats Work Together," 22 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of rightism

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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