leftist

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/ˈlɛftɪst/ · left-ist

Relating to or supporting political views associated with the left side of the political spectrum.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or supporting political views associated with the left side of the political spectrum.

ایسے سیاسی نظریات سے متعلق یا ان کی حمایت کرنا جو بائیں بازو سے وابستہ ہیں۔

بائیں بازو

bain bazu

Synonyms

progressiveradicalliberalترقی پسندانقلابیمعتدل

Antonyms

rightistconservativereactionaryدائیں بازومحافظتحفظ پسند

Common Collocations

  • leftist ideology
  • leftist movements
  • leftist policies

Example Sentences

The leftist party introduced new social policies to help the underprivileged.

بائیں بازو کی جماعت نے کمزور طبقے کی مدد کے لیے نئی سماجی پالیسیوں کا تعارف کیا۔

Bain bazu ki jammat ne kamzor tabeqay ki madad ke liye nai samaji palisiyon ka taaruf diya.

He is known for his leftist views on economic reform.

وہ اقتصادی اصلاحات پر اپنے بائیں بازو کے نظریات کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Woh iqtisadi islahat par apne bain bazu ke nazariyat ke liye jaana jata hai.

Leftist activists organized a rally to promote workers' rights.

بائیں بازو کے سرگرم کارکنوں نے مزدوروں کے حقوق کے فروغ کے لیے ایک جلسہ منعقد کیا۔

Bain bazu ke sargarm karkunon ne mazdooron ke haqooq ke farogh ke liye aik jalsa mun'aqid kiya.

Easily Confused With

left:Left refers to the direction, while leftist pertains to political ideology.

Word Family

leftism
nounبائیں بازو کا نظریہ
leftistain
nounبائیں بازو کا حمایت کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'leftist' as the alternative to traditional right-wing beliefs.

Picture a protest with leftist banners advocating for social justice.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "left" — the direction opposite to right; associated with the political left

First known use: late 19th century

The term 'leftist' derives from the word 'left,' referring to the left side of the political spectrum, which traditionally supports progressive or radical policies.