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left wing

–noun

1.	members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.

2.	such a party or a group of such parties.

3.	the part of a political or social organization advocating a liberal or radical position.

[Origin: 1700–10

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—Related forms

left-wing, adjective

left-winger, noun

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left wing also Left Wing
n.

The liberal or radical faction of a group.
See left¹.

left'-wing' (lěft'wĭng') adj., left'-wing'er n.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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left-wing
adjective
believing in or supporting tenets of the political left [syn: leftist]

American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
left-wing

A descriptive term for liberal, radical, or revolutionary political views, particularly the view that there are unacceptable social inequalities in the present order of society. Communists and socialists, as well as moderate liberals, come under the term left-wing. Left-wing groups are sometimes known collectively as the Left. (Compare right-wing.)

[Chapter:] World Politics

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left-wing

A descriptive term for an individual or a political faction that advocates liberal, radical, or even revolutionary policies, usually in favor of overcoming social inequalities. In the United States, left-wing groups generally support federal social welfare programs designed to open opportunities to all citizens. (Compare right-wing.)

Note: Although both major political parties in the United States have left-wing factions, left-wing policies are usually associated with the Democratic party.

[Chapter:] American Politics

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Left Hand, WV Zip code(s): 25251

Crow Wing County, MN (county, FIPS 35) Location: 46.48699 N, 94.07183 W
Population (1990): 44249 (29916 housing units)
Area: 2581.4 sq km (land), 414.2 sq km (water)

Wing, AL Zip code(s): 36483

Wing, ND (city, FIPS 86780) Location: 47.14258 N, 100.28220 W
Population (1990): 208 (97 housing units)
Area: 1.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 58494

Port Wing, WI Zip code(s): 54865

Red Wing, MN (city, FIPS 53620) Location: 44.58193 N, 92.60206 W
Population (1990): 15134 (6176 housing units)
Area: 90.3 sq km (land), 15.3 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 55066

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