Synonyms for

Leftist

Verb / ˈleftɪst / Another word for leftist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who supports or belongs to the political left.

Synonyms & similar words

leftwing leftwinger leftofcenter collectivist liberal progressive socialist communist radical red Marxist revolutionary reformer activist anarchist left-winger egalitarian humanitarian idealistic utopian unconventional nonconformist maverick freethinker

Synonyms by register

Formal

progressive liberal socialist radical

Informal

lefty pinko commie red

Literary

red flag the left

Antonyms

conservative rightist reactionary traditionalist bourgeois establishment

Common collocations

  • leftist movement
  • leftist party
  • leftist ideology
  • leftist policies
  • leftist government
  • leftist critique
  • leftist thought

Word family

noun leftist
adjective leftist

Usage note

Often used in political discourse to describe individuals or groups holding left-wing political views. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation depending on the speaker's perspective.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt is a leftist and she always supports policies that help poor people.
  2. The leftist party won the election and now they are in power.
  3. Some people think that being a leftist means you don't like capitalism.
  4. The newspaper criticized the leftist group for their radical ideas.
  5. The leftist candidate promised to increase funding for education and healthcare.

Quotes

  • The duty of the revolutionary is to make the revolution. The duty of the leftist is to join it.
  • I'm not a liberal, I'm a leftist. I believe in the redistribution of wealth and power.
  • The leftist is always seeking the root causes. The liberal is satisfied with treating the symptoms.

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