Synonyms for

Leftists

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

Definition

Leftists are people who hold liberal or radical beliefs and advocate for social and political change.

Synonyms & similar words

collectivist leftist leftwinger liberals progressives radicals socialists communists anarchists activists reformers militants revolutionaries left-wingers reds pinkos subversives dissenters nonconformists rebels insurgents agitators troublemakers

Synonyms by register

Formal

progressives liberals socialists radicals

Informal

lefties bleeding hearts do-gooders

Literary

reformers idealists

Antonyms

conservatives right-wingers reactionaries traditionalists monarchists tories

Common collocations

  • far-leftists
  • moderate leftists
  • leftists and rightists
  • political leftists
  • young leftists
  • European leftists

Word family

noun leftist
adjective leftist

Usage note

Often used in political discourse to describe individuals or groups advocating for social and economic equality. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation depending on the speaker's political stance.

Example sentences

  1. The leftists want to raise the minimum wage.
  2. My uncle is a leftist and he always talks about politics.
  3. There were some leftists at the rally who were shouting slogans.
  4. Some people think that all leftists are anti-establishment.
  5. The leftist party won the election in that country.

Quotes

  • We are not afraid of the hard work ahead, for our cause is just. The leftists may try to stop us, but they cannot stop an idea whose time has come.
  • The leftists have always been on the side of the people, fighting for their rights and dignity.
  • The leftists are the ones who dare to dream of a better world, and work tirelessly to make it a reality.

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