Rechtsruck

/ˈʁɛçt͡sˌʁʊk/
💡 political shift to the right

Die Partei erlebte einen Rechtsruck in den letzten Jahren.

The party experienced a shift to the right in recent years.


political

A political or societal shift toward more conservative, nationalist, or right-wing ideologies.

Der Rechtsruck in der Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Liberale.

The shift to the right in society worries many liberals.

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Often used to describe changes in political parties, governments, or public opinion.

Collocations

ein deutlicher Rechtsrucka clear shift to the rightder Rechtsruck in der Politikthe shift to the right in politics

Related Phrases

Rechtsruck in der Gesellschaftphrase
shift to the right in society

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

This term is often used critically to describe unwanted conservative shifts.

Gold Rule

Political Context

Always use this term in discussions about political or societal changes.

📖Word Origin

From 'Rechts' (right) + 'Ruck' (shift or movement), referring to a movement toward right-wing politics.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in political and sociological discussions to describe ideological changes.

Word Breakdown

Rechts
right (political)
root
+
Ruck
shift or movement
root
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