left wing
members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
such a party or a group of such parties.
the part of a political or social organization advocating a liberal or radical position.
Origin of left wing
1Other words from left wing
- left-wing, adjective
- left-winger, noun
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How to use left wing in a sentence
The left-wing blogosphere was all over a report that the House GOP was cutting Ebola funding.
Christie, with his Jersey Boy charm and willingness to butt heads when necessary, has long been a threat to the left wing.
Perry has also benefited from the fact that the national media—the right-wing and the left-wing—seem to be in his corner.
Vote for the (Alleged) Crooks! How Rick Perry, Chris Christie, and Scott Walker are Running While Under Investigation | Olivia Nuzzi | August 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe left-wing bien-pensant read it for the purpose of expressing shocked outrage, the right-wing as a source for its outrage.
Hollywood vs. The Daily Mail: George Clooney and Angelina Jolie Take On The UK's Leanest, Meanest Gossip Machine | Lizzie Crocker, Lloyd Grove | July 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDating back to 1883, the building was once a publishing headquarters for left-wing newspapers like L'Humanité.
As it was he had to press Nejdi into a fast gallop before he could clear the left wing of the advancing army.
The Red Year | Louis TracyIn the operations ending in Ulm the second corps formed part of the left wing.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThereafter his division formed the left wing of the French army under Brune.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonIn 1799 he was sent to command a division of the Army of Italy, and commanded the left wing at the battle of Novi.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThe left wing of the force will occupy the shrubbery; the right will push on and blow up the gate.
The Talking Horse | F. Anstey
British Dictionary definitions for left wing
(often capital) the leftist faction of an assembly, party, group, etc; the radical or progressive wing
the units of an army situated on the left of a battle position
sport
the left-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of either team facing its opponents' goal
a player positioned in this area in certain games
of, belonging to, or relating to the political left wing
Derived forms of left wing
- left-winger, noun
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Cultural definitions for left-wing (1 of 2)
A descriptive term for an individual or a political faction that advocates liberal, radical, or even revolutionary policies, usually in favor of overcoming social inequalities. In the United States, left-wing groups generally support federal social welfare programs designed to open opportunities to all citizens. (Compare right-wing.)
Notes for left-wing
A descriptive term for liberal, radical, or revolutionary political views, particularly the view that there are unacceptable social inequalities in the present order of society. Communists and socialists, as well as moderate liberals, come under the term left-wing. Left-wing groups are sometimes known collectively as the Left. (Compare right-wing.)
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Other Idioms and Phrases with left wing
The liberal or radical faction of a political group, as in Many consider him a leader of the Democratic Party's left wing. This expression originated in the seating practice of European legislatures, whereby those holding liberal views were assigned to the left side of the house. [First half of 1800s]
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