left-winger
/'leftwiɳə/
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Definition
Noun: A person who holds left-wing political views; a supporter of the political left. This term typically refers to someone who advocates for social equality, progressive reform, and often greater government involvement in economic and social affairs.
Usage
The term "left-winger" is used to identify a person's political alignment. It is commonly used in political discourse, journalism, and analysis. * He is a known left-winger who advocates for universal healthcare. * The policy was criticized by left-wingers for not being ambitious enough. * She described herself as a left-winger on economic issues but more moderate on social ones.
Advanced Usage
- "To be branded a left-winger": To be labeled or characterized as a left-winger, often by political opponents.
- For proposing the tax increase, he was branded a radical left-winger by the conservative press.
Variants and Related Words
- Left-wing (adjective): Describing the political views or policies associated with the left.
- She has left-wing views on education funding.
- The left (noun): The collective group or section of a political system holding left-wing views.
- The proposal gained support from the left.
Synonyms
- Liberal (in a U.S. political context)
- Progressive
- Socialist (specifically for more radical left-wing positions)
Antonyms
- Right-winger
- Conservative
- Reactionary
Noun
- a person who belongs to the political left