Definition of LEFTIST

leftist

Plural: leftists

Noun

  • An advocate or supporter of leftism.
  • a person who belongs to the political left
  • A person who holds views associated with the political left.
  • Someone who holds socialist or communist-leaning economic views, usually alongside progressive social views; an anticapitalist.

Adjective Satellite

  • believing in or supporting tenets of the political left

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the political left.

Examples

  • The self-proclaimed LEFTIST played a strong game, dominating the board.

Origin / Etymology

From left + -ist.

Synonyms

collectivist, left-of-center, left-wing, left-winger

Scrabble Score: 10

leftist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
leftist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
leftist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

leftist: valid Words With Friends Word