left of center
idiomatic phrase
: having, supporting, or showing progressive or liberal views : leaning toward the left politically
His political views are slightly left of center.
—often hyphenated when used before another nounleft-of-center voters
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“Left of center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20of%20center. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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