leftism
noun
left·ism ˈlef-ˌti-zəm 
variants or less commonly Leftism
1
: the principles and views of the political Left (see left entry 2 sense 3a)
also : the movement embodying these principles
2
: advocacy of or adherence to the doctrines of the Left
leftist noun
or less commonly Leftist
plural leftists also Leftists
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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If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior. —
Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026 That’s thanks, in part, to his pairing of uncompromising leftism with alpha-male charisma and aesthetics—and having giant biceps. —Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026 Making a film with a director so unabashed about his leftism was a new but grounding experience for Palmer. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026 At the time, Cuba was facing a more hawkish U.S. president on Latin American leftism in George W. Bush. —Paul Webster Hare, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leftism
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Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026 That’s thanks, in part, to his pairing of uncompromising leftism with alpha-male charisma and aesthetics—and having giant biceps. —Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026 Making a film with a director so unabashed about his leftism was a new but grounding experience for Palmer. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026 At the time, Cuba was facing a more hawkish U.S. president on Latin American leftism in George W. Bush. —Paul Webster Hare, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leftism
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“Leftism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/leftism. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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