far left

noun

Phrases

the far left

: the group of people whose political views are the most liberal (see liberal entry 1 sense 1b) or progressive (see progressive entry 1 sense 2a)

The nomination is opposed by members of the far left.

—often hyphenated when used before another noun

far-left groups

Examples of far left in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Desai also suggested that Democrats have shifted too far left on cultural issues. —

Chris Megerian, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 The Trump campaign appears to be banking on two things with the ads: reinforcing its advantage with young male voters and painting Harris as far left with more persuadable voters. —

Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024

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