far left

noun

Phrases
the far left
: the group of people whose political views are the most liberal (see liberal entry 1 sense 1b) or progressive (see progressive entry 1 sense 2a)
The nomination is opposed by members of the far left.
—often hyphenated when used before another noun
far-left groups

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What counts as far left for you? — David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The far right and the far left now share the contempt and disdain for any thinking other than their own. — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 Either side could read the report and reasonably conclude that Democrats lost because they were dragged too far left or, for progressives, not far enough left. — Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 All eyes are on passengers of a cruise ship battling an outbreak of Andes virus, an infectious disease that has so far left three people dead and several others sick. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for far left

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of far left was in 1873

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“Far left.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20left. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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