rightist
右翼
解説 Definition
政治的に右派・保守派の立場を取る人や思想のこと。
A rightist is a person who supports right-wing political ideas. This usually means favoring traditional values, stronger authority, or less government control in some areas. The word is often used in political discussion and can sound more formal or slightly critical depending on context.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
right はまず「右」だけでなく、政治では「右派」という意味でも使うと押さえると覚えやすいです。leftist と対で覚えるのが有効。語尾 -ist は artist, scientist と同じく「〜の人・主義者」なので、rightist はそのまま「右派の人」。conservative と近いですが、rightist のほうが政治的立場を分類する硬めの語。leftist / rightist の並び、far-rightist の形までセットで覚えると定着します。
Start with the pair `leftist / rightist`. In politics, `right` is not only a direction, but also a political side. The ending `-ist` means a person with a belief or position, like `artist` or `socialist`, so `rightist` is easy to build in your mind.
例文
The rightist politicians advocated for lower taxes and reduced government intervention in the economy.
右翼の政治家たちは減税と経済への政府介入の縮小を主張した。
During the 1930s, rightist movements gained significant influence across several European nations.
1930年代、右翼運動はヨーロッパのいくつかの国で大きな影響力を持つようになった。
The journalist was criticized for labeling anyone who disagreed with progressive policies as a rightist.
その記者は進歩的な政策に反対する人を誰でも右翼とレッテルを貼ると批判された。
rightist の類義語・関連語
rightist の語源・成り立ち Etymology
rightist は right『右派』+ -ist『主義の人』から成る語です。right は古英語 riht『まっすぐな・正しい』に由来し、政治的用法にはフランス革命期の議席配置も影響しました。関連語 righteous, upright にも同じ核があります。
Rightist is formed from right and the suffix -ist, meaning a person connected with a belief or movement. Right comes from Old English riht, meaning "straight" or "correct," and it is related to words like righteous and upright. Its political sense grew later, influenced by the seating of political groups on the right side during the French Revolution.
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