left wing
noun
members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
left-winger
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a word derived from
left wing.
Example Sentences
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For example, left-winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia might start in the left-wing position before moving infield resulting in left-back Nuno Mendes filling that position.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Gordon, too, is rated highly by Arsenal, who have identified a new left-winger as a priority position this summer.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
In terms of incomings, Arsenal's recruitment team are set to target a versatile full-back, a central midfielder and left-winger.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Apparently he had not realized that President Catherine Connolly, the left-winger who was inaugurated to the largely ceremonial post in November, is a woman.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
On one side Shannon at back, Amber the International at half, and Aspinall, the International left-winger, were head and shoulders above the others; on our side, Bourne and Acton dwarfed the rest.
From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Frederick Swainson
