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

The party also sought alliances with other parties on the left and even made clear its willingness to work with the Christian Democrats and to accept Western alliances and NATO membership, which the far left had previously shunned. —Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2022

And to be sure, there are counterterrorism analysts who are concerned about a violent reaction by the far left to another Trump presidency. —Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above