leftism

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/ˈlɛftɪzəm/ · left-ism

A political ideology that emphasizes social equality and advocates progressive reforms.

Meanings

nounformal

A political ideology that emphasizes social equality and advocates progressive reforms.

ایک سیاسی نظریہ جو سماجی برابری پر زور دیتا ہے اور ترقی پسند اصلاحات کی حمایت کرتا ہے۔

بائیں بازو کی تحریک

baain baazu ki tehreek

Synonyms

progressivismsocialismliberalismترقی پسندیسوشلزملبرل ازم

Antonyms

rightismconservatismداہنی نظریہمحافظہ پسندی

Common Collocations

  • leftist ideology
  • leftist policies
  • leftist movements

Example Sentences

Leftism promotes social reforms aimed at reducing inequality.

بائیں بازو کی تحریک سماجی اصلاحات کی وکالت کرتی ہے جو عدم مساوات کو کم کرنے کی کوشش کرتی ہیں۔

Baain baazoo ki tehreek samaaji islaahaat ki wakalat karti hai jo adam musawat ko kam karne ki koshish karti hain.

Various leftist groups advocate for workers' rights.

متعدد بائیں بازو کے گروہ مزدوروں کے حقوق کے حق میں آواز اٹھاتے ہیں۔

Mutadid baain baazoo ke giroh mazdooron ke haqooq ke haq mein aawaz uthatay hain.

The rise of leftism in politics can bring significant changes in society.

سیاست میں بائیں بازو کی تحریک کا ابھار سماج میں نمایاں تبدیلیاں لا سکتا ہے۔

Siyasat mein baain baazoo ki tehreek ka ubhar samaaj mein numaayan tabdeeliyaan la sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

liberalism:While both ideologies seek social progress, liberalism tends to emphasize individual freedoms, whereas leftism focuses more on collective social equity.

Word Family

leftist
nounبائیں بازو والا
leftist
adjectiveبائیں بازو کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the left side of a political spectrum, which is often associated with progressive change.

A raised fist symbolizing unity and strength in social movements.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خودی کو کر بلند اتنا کہ ہر تقدیر سے پہلے،

Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqdeer se pehle,

Elevate yourself to such heights that before every fate,

Allama Iqbal, Shikwa

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے

Jo booge, wahi kaatenge

You will reap what you sow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "left" — the political movement associated with the left wing of the political spectrum

First known use: 20th century

The term gained prominence in the late 19th and 20th centuries as political movements advocating for social equality and reforms emerged.