The difference between Centrist and Rightist

When used as nouns, centrist means a person who advocates centrism, whereas rightist means one who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.


Centrist is also adjective with the meaning: of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism.

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  1. Centrist as an adjective:

    Of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism.

  1. Centrist as a noun:

    A person who advocates centrism.

  1. Rightist as a noun:

    One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.

  2. Rightist as a noun (in combination):

    One who supports the rights of a specified group.

    Examples:

    "an animal rightist"

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