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Meaning of religious right | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Right-wing, religious (especially Christian) political movements characterized by their support of socially conservative policies.
    US, uncountable
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: The right for someone to practice their religion.
    countable, uncountable

Examples

“However, many members of the religious right don't think prayer in public schools should be commonplace.”
“The plaintiff argued he had a religious right to wear his headdress although it reduced the effectiveness of his hard hat which is required of all persons on site.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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