left wing
/lɛft wɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting political ideas that aim for social equality, government action to help the poor, and more government control of the economy.
- The left-wing party proposed higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public schools.
- She writes for a left-wing newspaper that focuses on workers' rights.
- Many left-wing activists are calling for free healthcare for everyone.
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noun
- The group of people or political parties that support left-wing ideas.
- In many countries, the left-wing is divided into several smaller parties.
- The left-wing of the parliament voted against the new trade agreement.
- The left-wing has traditionally supported stronger environmental laws.