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- [lef-tist]
- /ˈlɛf tɪst/
- /ˈlef.ˌtɪ.zəm/
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- [lef-tist]
- /ˈlɛf tɪst/
Definitions of leftism word
- noun leftism a member of the political Left or a person sympathetic to its views. 1
- adjective leftism of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or advocated by the political Left. 1
- noun leftism Belief in the principles of left-wing politics. 1
- noun leftism left-wing politics 1
- uncountable noun leftism Leftism refers to the beliefs and behaviour of people who support socialist ideals. 0
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Origin of leftism
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; left1 + -ist
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Parts of speech for Leftism
noun
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leftism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
leftism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leftism
noun leftism
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- left — of, relating to, or located on or near the side of a person or thing that is turned toward the west when the subject is facing north (opposed to right).
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- leftist — a member of the political Left or a person sympathetic to its views.
Antonyms for leftism
noun leftism
- right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
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