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UK//lɛft wɪŋ//US//lɛft wɪŋ//

Meaning of Left-wing

Relating to political groups favoring social equality and environmentalism.

In simple words: Relating to political ideas that support social equality.

Left-wing in a sentence

  • The left-wing party proposed new policies for improving public health.
  • Many young voters are leaning towards left-wing ideologies.
  • The left-wing activists organized a demonstration against climate change.
  • Her left-wing beliefs influence her views on education reform.
  • The article discusses the impact of left-wing policies on economic growth.

How to use Left-wing

Used in political contexts to describe liberal or progressive ideals. Avoid in informal settings for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

attributive adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'left wing' as a bird's side that promotes freedom and equality.

Related words

Collocations with Left-wing

  • left-wing politics
  • left-wing activists
  • left-wing parties
  • left-wing ideology
  • left-wing movements

Common mistakes with Left-wing

  • Confused with 'right-wing', which represents opposite political views.
  • 'Left wing' sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably with 'liberal'.

Compare Left-wing with Liberal, Progressive, Socialist, Radical, Democratic

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Frequently asked questions about Left-wing

What does Left-wing mean?

Relating to political ideas that support social equality.

What is the definition of Left-wing?

Relating to political groups favoring social equality and environmentalism.

How do you use Left-wing in a sentence?

The left-wing party proposed new policies for improving public health.

Can you give another example of Left-wing?

Many young voters are leaning towards left-wing ideologies.

What are synonyms for Left-wing?

Common alternatives include liberal, progressive, socialist, radical, democratic.

What words go with Left-wing?

It commonly pairs with left-wing politics, left-wing activists, left-wing parties, left-wing ideology, left-wing movements.

What are common mistakes when using Left-wing?

Confused with 'right-wing', which represents opposite political views. 'Left wing' sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably with 'liberal'.

How do you pronounce Left-wing?

US: //lɛft wɪŋ//, UK: //lɛft wɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Left-wing?

Used in political contexts to describe liberal or progressive ideals. Avoid in informal settings for casual conversations.