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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Centrist and Rightist
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Centrist as an adjective:
Of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism.
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Centrist as a noun:
A person who advocates centrism.
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Rightist as a noun:
One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.
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Rightist as a noun (in combination):
One who supports the rights of a specified group.
Examples:
"an animal rightist"