Rightist and Radical

Opposite meaning words

Rightist noun - A person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are.

Usage example: rightists opposed the new social programs

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Radical is an antonym for rightist.

Nearby Words: right, rightly, rightmost

Radical noun - A person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government.

Usage example: radicals staged large, violent protests in the hopes of toppling the government

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Rightist is an antonym for radical.

Nearby Words: radically, radicalism, radicalize, radicalise, radicalised

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