Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Belonging to or supporting the political left: Describes a person, group, or ideology that advocates for social equality, progressive reform, and often greater government involvement in economic and social affairs.
   • Characterized by left-wing views: Pertaining to the principles of the political left, which may include support for workers' rights, social welfare, and environmental protection.

2. Noun:

   • A person who holds left-wing political views: An individual who supports or is a member of the political left.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The party adopted a more leftist platform, focusing on wealth redistribution and universal healthcare.
  • Her leftist views on education favor increased public funding and accessibility.

• Noun:

  • The rally was attended by socialists, environmentalists, and other leftists.
  • As a lifelong leftist, he campaigned for labor union rights.

Advanced Usage

• "leftist ideology": A system of ideas and ideals associated with the political left.

  • The book analyzes the evolution of leftist ideology in the 20th century.

• "leftist critique": An analysis or criticism from a left-wing perspective.

  • The professor offered a leftist critique of the new economic policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Leftism (n): The doctrines or policies of the political left.

  • His commitment to leftism shaped his entire career.

• Left-wing (adj): Similar in meaning to "leftist," often used interchangeably to describe political alignment.

  • The left-wing coalition proposed a new tax plan.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Progressive, liberal, socialist, radical (context-dependent).
• Noun: Progressive, liberal, socialist, radical.

Related Phrases

• "leftist movement": A collective effort or campaign driven by left-wing politics.

  • The leftist movement gained momentum during the economic crisis.

• "leftist government": A governing body led by or implementing left-wing policies.

  • The newly elected leftist government promised sweeping social reforms.

Adjective

1. believing in or supporting tenets of the political left

Noun

1. a person who belongs to the political left