alt-right
noun /ˌɔːlt ˈraɪt/
/ˌɔːlt ˈraɪt/
- (in the US) people with extremely right-wing political views, who reject normal political processes and often use the internet to promote their beliefs
- Members of the alt-right have been extremely vocal on social media over the last few weeks.
Word OriginEarly 21st century from alt- (abbreviation of alternative) + right.