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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Replaces Rayan Ait-Nouri in the team after his move to Manchester City, but Wolfe, at 6ft 1in (185cm), is a different type of left wing-back to the Algerian and more of a Steady Eddie, which is probably what Wolves need.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Assuming Martin Odegaard will retain his No10 spot and Bukayo Saka will continue as the first-choice right winger, Eze should make the left wing spot his own and represents an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Ivan Angulo has been the starter in the left wing position, but Spicer’s attacking prowess and ability to control possession have earned him more playing time.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Mofokeng is a right-footed player who typically plays on the left wing, while Brahimi is a left-footed player on the right wing.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Assuming Martin Odegaard will retain his No10 spot and Bukayo Saka will continue as the first-choice right winger, Eze should make the left wing spot his own and represents an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Ivan Angulo has been the starter in the left wing position, but Spicer’s attacking prowess and ability to control possession have earned him more playing time.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Mofokeng is a right-footed player who typically plays on the left wing, while Brahimi is a left-footed player on the right wing.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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