rightist

rightist
/ruy"tist/, adj. (sometimes cap.)
1. of or pertaining to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
n.
2. a member or supporter of the political Right; conservative or reactionary.
[1935-40; RIGHT + -IST]

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