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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


left-wing, adjective
left-winger, noun
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left wing also Left Wing  
n.  
  1. The liberal or radical faction of a group.

  2. See left1.

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