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left wing
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. left wing
  2. 2. left wing (of a bird or aircraft)
  3. 3. left wing (of an army, building, etc.)
This term refers to the political left wing, describing individuals, groups, or ideologies that lean toward progressive, liberal, or socialist values. It is used in political discussions and journalism. In a literal sense, it also means the left side of something physical, such as in baseball where it describes a fielding position.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I stumbled onto a video that was nothing but left-wing bashing — exhausting.

Sentence 2

Why did someone call me a leftist? I really don't get it.

Sentence 3

Honestly, whenever someone calls me left wing, I tense up without even thinking.

Sentence 4

Also, talks with the left-wing organization have been pushed to next week.

Sentence 5

If you're left wing, would you want stricter regulations on corporations?