Synonyms for left-wing


Grammar : Adj


Définition of left-wing

Origin :
  • also (as an adjective) left-wing, 1871 in the political sense (1530s in a military formation sense), from left (adj.) + wing (n.). Related: Left-winger.
  • adj liberal
Example sentences :
  • Adelaide had a Federation-wide reputation for left-wing neo-Marxist "liberalism."
  • Extract from : « Oomphel in the Sky » by Henry Beam Piper
  • The movement was headed by the left-wing Socialists, who attempted to correlate the antiwar movement with socialist propaganda.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Bulgaria » by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
  • By half file-leaders on the Left-wing, double your Rank to the Front.
  • Extract from : « The School of Recreation (1696 edition) » by Robert Howlett
  • He represented Scotland in the contests with England in 1887 and 1888 as left-wing forward, and played a fine game.
  • Extract from : « Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches » by David Drummond Bone
  • By business I mean some kind of activity and keeping track of right-wing causes and left-wing causes or something.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

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