left-winger
left-winger — noun
1. a person whose political views support greater social and economic equality, typ
a person whose political views support greater social and economic equality, typically favouring government action to provide public services, protect workers' rights, and reduce the gap between rich and poor
The local party branch elected three left-wingers to the conference committee.
left-winger + elect + committee (political process)
As a left-winger, Dr. Mensah wants higher taxes on companies to fund school meals.
as a left-winger + policy goal (taxes to fund services)
The paper called the mayor a left-winger after she proposed free bus rides for students.
Many young left-wingers in Seoul joined the protest for fairer housing rules.
Mrs. Okonkwo, a lifelong left-winger, spent years fighting for fair pay at the textile factory.
- leftist
broader and more academic; includes anyone who supports left-wing ideas, from moderate to radical
- progressive
wider scope covering social and cultural reform; often used as a positive self-description
- socialist
more specific; refers to someone who believes the state should own or control major industries
- right-winger
someone whose political views favour tradition, free markets, and limited government
用法筆記
Common in political journalism and debate rather than everyday conversation. The opposite term is 'right-winger'. Use 'left-wing' (hyphenated adjective) before a noun — for example, 'left-wing voter' — and 'left-winger' (noun) for the person.