left wing
noun
members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
such a party or a group of such parties.
the part of a political or social organization advocating a liberal or radical position.
Origin of left wing
First recorded in 1700–10
OTHER WORDS FROM left wing
left-wing, adjective left-wing·er, nounWords nearby left wing
British Dictionary definitions for left wing
left wing
noun
(often capital)
the leftist faction of an assembly, party, group, etc; the radical or progressive wing
the units of an army situated on the left of a battle position
sport
- the left-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of either team facing its opponents' goal
- a player positioned in this area in certain games
adjective left-wing
of, belonging to, or relating to the political left wing
Derived forms of left wing
left-winger, nounIdioms and Phrases with left wing
left wing
The liberal or radical faction of a political group, as in Many consider him a leader of the Democratic Party's left wing. This expression originated in the seating practice of European legislatures, whereby those holding liberal views were assigned to the left side of the house. [First half of 1800s]