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right-wing
adjective a right-wing person or group wants low taxes, a strong army and police force, and the individual to be free from government interference as much as possible:
• right-wing political parties • Some of his supporters are very right-wing. • right-wing policies on gun control
left-wing
adjective a left-wing person or group wants the government to make society more equal by increasing taxes for rich people, and taking control of important industries and services:
• a left-wing newspaper • His views are very left-wing.
green
adjective [ usually before noun ] supporting policies and principles which will protect the environment:
• green politicians • the Green Party • The government is under pressure to improve its green credentials (= to seem more like it wants to protect the environment ) .
radical
adjective supporting political ideas that will involve great change:
• radical politicians • a radical economic reform programme
liberal
adjective supporting political ideas that will allow people to have greater freedom:
• They want the government to have a more liberal policy on drugs.
moderate
adjective having political opinions which are not extreme:
• People generally become more moderate as they get older. • The bill is supported by moderate Republicans.
extreme
adjective having political opinions which are considered to be very unreasonable by many people:
• His views on immigration are very extreme. • an extreme right-wing organization
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