What is another word for leftist?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛftɪst] (IPA)

The term "leftist" has a variety of synonyms that differ slightly in meaning. "Progressive" suggests one who advocates for social and political progress, often through reform. "Radical" implies a more extreme political position, often advocating for revolution or significant change. "Socialist" denotes one who advocates for a social and economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole. "Liberal" can refer to a broader political ideology focused on individual liberty and equality, while "left-leaning" indicates a political position that inclines towards the left, without necessarily advocating for radical change. Finally, "left-wing" is a term generally used to describe progressive or socialist movements within a political system.

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The word "leftist" connotes a political ideology that leans towards the left of the political spectrum. An antonym for this word would be "rightist" which refers to a political ideology that leans towards the right of the political spectrum. Other antonyms for "leftist" could be "conservative" or "traditionalist." These words refer to individuals who are more traditional in their beliefs and resist progressive change. Another antonym could be "reactionary" which refers to individuals who respond defensively to change, seeking to preserve the status quo. It is essential to understand and use these antonyms to communicate effectively in the political world, where different beliefs and ideologies are prevalent.

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Famous quotes with Leftist

  • From where I am sitting much of the country now sees the President the way I have seen him since the campaign. He is an ambitious leftist, with little understanding of economics, and with far-reaching goals to create significant and irreversible growth of government and redistribution of wealth through dramatic changes in tax, regulatory, and spending policies.
    Charles W. Calomiris
  • I liked Berkeley tremendously, Berkeley was a very leftist campus. I came to love that city as much as I love Paris or the south of France or New York.
    Whitfield Diffie
  • I have also been attacked by my opponents as someone seeking to purge university faculties of leftist professors. This is false. The first provision of the Academic Bill of Rights is that no professor should be hired or fired because of his or her political views. I have never myself called for the firing of any professor for his or her political views, nor would I.
    David Horowitz
  • A serious problem in America is the gap between academe and the mass media, which is our culture. Professors of humanities, with all their leftist fantasies, have little direct knowledge of American life and no impact whatever on public policy.
    Camille Paglia
  • Even though I'm a leftist. I think the left eats its own.
    Ted Rall

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