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The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually  

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.

imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions.

Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously

Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously

The origin of this term comes from the [[National Assembly]] in [[France]] just before the [[French Revolution]]. More [[liberal]] members, who supported political rights for all classes of society, would sit on the left side of the assembly hall in which they met.  More [[conservative]] members, who supported the return of the monarchy, would sit towards the right. Those who had been offended by their own party would frequently stand up and walk over to the other side of the hall in order to make a political statement.

The origin of this term comes from the [[National Assembly]] in [[France]] just before the [[French Revolution]]. More [[liberal]] members, who supported political rights for all classes of society, would sit on the left side of the assembly hall in which they met.  More [[conservative]] members, who supported the return of the monarchy, would sit towards the right. Those who had been offended by their own party would frequently stand up and walk over to the other side of the hall in order to make a political statement.

[[Conservative]] and [[right-wing]] are two synonyms for 'rightist'.

[[Conservative]] and [[right-wing]] are two synonyms for 'rightist'.

Compare: [[Leftist]]

Compare: [[Leftist]]

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