far left

noun

Phrases

the far left

: the group of people whose political views are the most liberal (see liberal entry 1 sense 1b) or progressive (see progressive entry 1 sense 2a)

The nomination is opposed by members of the far left.

—often hyphenated when used before another noun

far-left groups

Examples of far left in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The entertainment industry, filled with those on the extreme far left of the political spectrum, has now become a hotbed of anti-Israel sentiment. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

But several Republicans believe the GOP is still likely to prevail after tying Democratic Senate candidates to the far left, particularly in deeply red states where that messaging could be divisive. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder, right, a Darth Vader costume on the far left. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

If the AfD falls short of a legislative majority, all the other parties – from the conservative Christian Democratic Union to Die Linke on the far left – would likely join together to prevent the AfD from taking power. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far left

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• theft