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

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And the recent surge in political violence by the far left where reporters are beaten, law enforcement is attacked and targeted for assassination and even our president (among others) has been targeted by an assassin three times is beyond unacceptable in our republic. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Beata Siemionkowicz, far left, with her two daughters. Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 7 May 2026 Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Princess Elizabeth, far left, was pictured with the rest of the Challenge Cup swimming team ahead of practice at the Bath Club in 1939. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Magyar was able to bring together Orbán’s critics, ranging from voters on the far left to those on the right who have become disgruntled with the Prime Minister, Bergmann said in the lead-up to the election. Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026 Caltrans made emergency closures to the second and third lanes from the far left on eastbound Interstate 580. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Not the Lewis family, who sacked Daniel Levy last September, promising a fresh start for the club, one that has so far left more questions than answers. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 In fact, the more profound political evolution of modern times has been the Democratic Party’s rapid lurch to the far left — and American voters are starting to notice. Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far left was in 1873

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“Far left.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20left. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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