far left
Americannoun
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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.
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none the far left or the far Left
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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.
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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
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They have won pretty much everywhere with a wide range of candidates—in special elections and regular elections in deep red territory and in more contested geographies, running candidates of the far left and the center-left.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The buildings are a visual record of a California housing crisis that has so far left few permanent monuments.
From Slate • Jul. 31, 2025
As the song played, the Fox cameras briefly showed the studio crew members, with Strahan standing to the far left of co-hosts Howie Long, Jay Glazer, Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson and Rob Gronkowski.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024
Four people have so far left after locking themselves into the York & Albany near Regent's Park last week.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
“Brocklehurst, Mandy” went to Ravenclaw too, but “Brown, Lavender” became the first new Gryffindor, and the table on the far left exploded with cheers; Harry could see Ron’s twin brothers catcalling.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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