far left

[fahr left]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of far left¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Progressives like Fateh saw the outcome of the presidential election as an indication that moving further left on the political spectrum was the best option.

From Salon

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likewise described the Dallas attack as “a wake-up call to the far left,” while Senator Ted Cruz demanded politicians to stop “demonizing” ICE and Customs and Border Protection personnel.

From Salon

Some parties – chiefly on the far right and the far left – continue to clamour for an early presidential election.

From BBC

For the more centrist wing of the party, the problem is the Democrats are fighting for the wrong things, having lurched too far left on culture war and identity politics.

From Los Angeles Times

McIvor went on to repeat claims, refuted by Essex Police, that "far left thuggery were escorted to the Bell Hotel" - to which several other members shouted responses including "fake news" and "misinformation".

From BBC