left wing
noun
plural left wings
1
: the leftist division of a group (such as a political party) : the segment of a group (such as a political party) that calls for greater adherence to liberalism (see liberalism sense 2a) or progressivism (see progressivism sense 1)
the left wing of the Democratic Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political liberalism or progressivism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to capitalism
Examples of left wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates
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Marchand, who has been the right wing on Florida’s second line with Anton Lundell at center and Eetu Luostarinen at left wing, leads the Panthers in goals (five), assists (six) and points (11) through the first 10 games of the season.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Off an Eagan turnover, Ousman Touray passed to Colin Merritt on the left wing.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Amahl Pellegrino, a late-season acquisition from San Jose, replaced Lozano on the left wing and helped orchestrate a four-goal second half for a 4-2 victory with a goal and two assists.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
With the Florida Panthers in town on Tuesday, coach Marco Sturm re-inserted into him the lineup but as the left wing on the second line with Pavel Zacha in the middle and Viktor Arvidsson on the right wing.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Off an Eagan turnover, Ousman Touray passed to Colin Merritt on the left wing.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Amahl Pellegrino, a late-season acquisition from San Jose, replaced Lozano on the left wing and helped orchestrate a four-goal second half for a 4-2 victory with a goal and two assists.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
With the Florida Panthers in town on Tuesday, coach Marco Sturm re-inserted into him the lineup but as the left wing on the second line with Pavel Zacha in the middle and Viktor Arvidsson on the right wing.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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