leftism
noun
left·​ism
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Definition of leftism
1
: the principles and views of the left
also
: the movement embodying these principles
2
: advocacy of or adherence to the doctrines of the left
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Other Words from leftism
leftist
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for leftism
Synonyms
Antonyms
conservatism, illiberalism, immobilism, right
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Examples of leftism in a Sentence
the candidate's opponents are working overtime to paint him as a champion of extreme leftism
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Voters need to understand the fundamental differences between liberalism and leftism. — John Broich, The Conversation, "The difference between ‘left’ and ‘liberal’ – and why voters need to know," 30 July 2019 But university campuses have always been bastions of leftism. — Sahil Handa, National Review, "What Conservatives Get Wrong about the Campus Wars," 4 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'leftism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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