The difference between Right-winger and Rightist

When used as nouns, right-winger means a person who belongs to the political right, whereas rightist means one who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.


check bellow for the other definitions of Right-winger and Rightist

  1. Right-winger as a noun:

    A person who belongs to the political right.

  2. Right-winger as a noun:

    A member of the right wing of a party or group.

  3. Right-winger as a noun (sports):

    A winger who plays on the right.

  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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