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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 nounfar-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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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near far left
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“Far left.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20left. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.
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