left wing
noun
plural left wings
1
: the leftist division of a group (such as a political party) : the segment of a group (such as a political party) that calls for greater adherence to liberalism (see liberalism sense 2a) or progressivism (see progressivism sense 1)
the left wing of the Democratic Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political liberalism or progressivism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to capitalism
Examples of left wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates
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Jordi Alba, who just signed a two-year contract extension through 2027, was pushed up from left back to left wing, which was intended to aid Miami’s playmaking.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
In what appears to be a sort of 4-2-4 on paper, Jude Bellingham moves to the left wing and Arda Guler is on the right while Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz are an attacking duo up front as previously seen in a much more successful 2023/2024 campaign with Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Stepan’s wrist shot from the left wing caps a comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the series.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Gordon spotted up on the left wing, collected Westbrook’s pass and knocked down a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
In what appears to be a sort of 4-2-4 on paper, Jude Bellingham moves to the left wing and Arda Guler is on the right while Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz are an attacking duo up front as previously seen in a much more successful 2023/2024 campaign with Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Stepan’s wrist shot from the left wing caps a comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the series.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Gordon spotted up on the left wing, collected Westbrook’s pass and knocked down a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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