left wing

Definition of left wingnext
as in liberalism
a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of left wing Michigan is where a contentious and potentially messy primary for the party is playing out — yet another showdown between the party’s left wing and its centrist leaders, and one that some Democrats fear could cost them the race. Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 9 July 2026 Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday. Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 Jovic credits playing left wing in local soccer leagues from about ages 6 to 13 for her exceptional, low-to-the-ground footwork. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The 29-year-old's win is another in a series of victories for the left wing of the Democratic Party's coalition in the 2026 primary cycle. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for left wing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left wing
Noun
  • As my colleague Jonathan Chait detailed in an essay earlier last week, this DSA isn’t just liberalism in a hurry.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The primary victory on Tuesday by another democratic socialist, Melat Kiros, for a Denver congressional seat suggested the trend may extend beyond Manhattan liberalism.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • But there was a large broadcast screen down the left of the fairway.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • As the implosion of Graham Platner in Maine stokes an intraparty debate over progressives’ campaign acumen, the left has sought to change the subject by digging in against data centers as energy-hungry behemoths that hurt communities.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20wing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on left wing

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster