Left Wing (Noun)
Meaning
Those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The left-wing politicians proposed a plan to increase taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs for low-income families.
- Many artists and intellectuals are drawn to left-wing causes such as income equality and racial justice.
- The left-wing activist group organized a rally to protest against the government's austerity measures.
- His left-wing views on healthcare and education influenced his decision to vote for the progressive candidate.
- The historian's research focused on the rise of left-wing movements in Europe during the 20th century.