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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While Luna spent much of the summer playing on the left wing, his heart is with the playmaking 10 role.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Mamdani’s June upset in the Democratic primary against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was one of the most seismic victories of the party’s left wing in recent years, reinvigorating the argument that progressivism can be a winning message in U.S. cities.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Johnny Gaudreau was a left wing for the Blue Jackets at the time of his death.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
With the 79th pick, the B’s chose American left wing Cooper Simpson, who played Minnesota high school hockey, ripping it up for Shakopee High with 49 goals and 34 assists in 31 games.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Mamdani’s June upset in the Democratic primary against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was one of the most seismic victories of the party’s left wing in recent years, reinvigorating the argument that progressivism can be a winning message in U.S. cities.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Johnny Gaudreau was a left wing for the Blue Jackets at the time of his death.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
With the 79th pick, the B’s chose American left wing Cooper Simpson, who played Minnesota high school hockey, ripping it up for Shakopee High with 49 goals and 34 assists in 31 games.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for left wing
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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