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- [lef-tist]
- /ˈlɛf tɪst/
- /ˈlef.tɪst/
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- [lef-tist]
- /ˈlɛf tɪst/
Definitions of leftist word
- noun leftist a member of the political Left or a person sympathetic to its views. 1
- adjective leftist of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or advocated by the political Left. 1
- noun leftist A person who supports the political views or policies of the left. 1
- noun leftist politics: sb left wing 1
- adjective leftist politics: left wing 1
- countable noun leftist Socialists and Communists are sometimes referred to as leftists. 0
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Origin of leftist
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 Leftist
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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leftist 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leftist
noun leftist
- malcontent — not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
- demagogue — If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.
adj leftist
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- 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.
- left-wing — members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
- socialist — an advocate or supporter of socialism.
- communist — A communist is someone who believes in communism.
Antonyms for leftist
noun leftist
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- peacemaker — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.
adj leftist
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
adjective leftist
- extrinsic — Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
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