far left

American  

[fahr left] / ˈfɑr ˈlɛft /

noun

1. the area furthest away on the side where one’s heart is (usually preceded by to, at, oron ).

   On the rooftop of the building on the far left you can see a small garden.

2. none the far left or the far Left

   1. the complex of individuals or organized groups holding the most liberal views in politics and social policy, advocating radical political and social reform that often includes increased government funding of services, regulation, and rights for marginalized groups.

      History will never know how he might have reacted, as president, to pressure from the gun lobby or to the collectivist tendencies of the far left.

   2. the position occupied by these people on the political spectrum (often preceded by to oron ).

      She might nominate someone on the far left, but I can also see her nominating a more moderate person to attract the centrist vote.

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Etymology

Origin of far left

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Envoys are stepping into some of Europe’s most sensitive debates, accusing governments of failing to counter the far left, migration and antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Macron made the announcement late on Friday, hours after meeting all the main parties together at the Élysée Palace, except the leaders of the far right and far left.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The buildings are a visual record of a California housing crisis that has so far left few permanent monuments.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2025

At Taqueria St. Marks Place, it’s Corey Kesluk, 36, who is sitting on a stool at the far left of the bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

The cattle backed into the far left corner of the barrier; their eyes were wide and frightened, and some were pawing the mud.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko