Leftwing

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of left wing. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of left-wing. alt-of, alternative

    "At public and private meetings, in online discussions, independent parliamentary campaigns and other mobilisations, a growing range of leftists, from young ex-Corbynistas to union veterans, are becoming convinced that a new leftwing party is both necessary and timely."

Synonyms

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counterclockwiseleftleft-of-centerleftishleftistliberal

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"At public and private meetings, in online discussions, independent parliamentary campaigns and other mobilisations, a growing range of leftists, from young ex-Corbynistas to union veterans, are becoming convinced that a new leftwing party is both necessary and timely."

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