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Definition of leftist

leftist

/ˈlɛf.tɪst/
left · ist
Plural:leftists
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting the political left, or advocating social equality, progressive reform, and socialism.

Example

"The coalition brought together several leftist organizations to campaign for labor rights and universal healthcare."

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• noun

1

A person who holds left-wing political views, supporting social equality, progressive reform, or socialism.

Example

"As a committed leftist, she spent her career advocating for wealth redistribution and stronger trade unions."

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• Nearby Words

lefthander
leftish
leftism
leftist
leftmost
leftover
leftovers

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the political sense of 'left' plus '-ist', originating from the 1789 French National Assembly, where radical and egalitarian deputies sat to the left of the presiding officer's chair while royalists and conservatives sat to the right.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leftist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leftist
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