Synonyms of rightists

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservatives
• right-wingers
• traditionalists
• paleoconservatives
• reactionaries
• Tories
• archconservatives
• neoconservatives
• conformists
• right-wings
• neocons
• rights
• standpatters
• diehards
• stuffed shirts
• bourbons
• fuddy-duddies
• squares

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberals
• leftists
• progressives
• radicals
• extremists
• revolutionaries
• left-wingers
• lefties
• revolutionists
• reds
• reformers
• reformists

Example Sentences

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