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The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually imply taking positions in favor of traditional values.
The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually
imply taking positions in favor of traditional values and individual liberties.
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously
be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is widely recognized.
[[Conservative]] and [[right-wing]] are two synonyms for 'rightist'.
Compare: [[Leftist]]