Meaning of dissident right | Babel Free

Definitions

Far-right political groups who oppose mainstream conservatism, promoting more radical beliefs such as opposition to LGBT rights and non-White identity politics, anti-Semitism, white nationalism and white supremacy, and traditionalist nationalism.

US, uncountable

Examples

“It’s a battle that’s both personality-driven and ideological, between supporters of Spencer and the “alt-right” more generally and supporters of the “dissident right” or the so-called “America First” movement, led in part by 22-year-old Nick Fuentes, a former conservative radio host⟳ and Unite⟳ the Right attendee who is growing in popularity with the white nationalist movement.”

“Other groups identify⟳ as “mainstreamers” or the “dissident right” and attempt⟳ to move⟳ mainstream politics to accept⟳ white supremacist ideas.”

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