"reich-wing" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more reich-wing [comparative], most reich-wing [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of Reich + right-wing, with the intent being to convey the view that the political right shares qualities with the Third Reich, being extreme, fascistic, etc. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Reich|right-wing}} Blend of Reich + right-wing Head templates: {{en-adj}} reich-wing (comparative more reich-wing, superlative most reich-wing)
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) Right-wing. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Politics Synonyms: Reich-wing, Reich wing

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