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lefter

lefter

8.1
A person who supports left-wing political views
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛftər/
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  • Many activists identify as lefters to emphasize their commitment to left-wing movements.

Examples

  • Every barrier to an ever-lefter America has been deemed oppressive, and removed or worked around, and this set in immediately.

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  • 7 Responses to "The Hobson's choice in Marin County elections; or, choosing between Left and Lefter"

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  • The politician was known as a lefter because he consistently advocated for progressive policies.

  • In discussions about political ideology, some consider her a lefter due to her strong support for social equality.

Synonyms

leftist
vslefter
63 3.5

A person who supports more social equality and government help in the economy

names a general supporter of such political views without stressing reform style
pink
vslefter
  • Archaic
11 8.6

A person with mild left-wing political views less extreme than a communist

can include both mild and stronger supporters of the same politics
left-winger
vslefter
8 4.2

A person who supports ideas for more equality and public services

refers broadly to someone who supports similar political policies
liberalist
vslefter
1 7.0

A person who supports political freedom, social change and basic rights

is focused on a specific side of political ideology rather than liberal principles
laborist
vslefter
  • US
7.9

A person who supports workers and their unions

covers supporters of similar politics beyond just workers or unions
progger
vslefter
  • Offensive
9.8

A person who supports political ideas that want social change, sometimes used as an insult

is a neutral label for anyone who holds those political views
ultraliberal
vslefter
7.2

A person who strongly supports social change and personal freedoms

is a broader term for supporters across moderate to strong positions
armchair liberal
vslefter
  • Offensive
8.2

A person who supports liberal ideas but does not act to help them

can describe active advocates as well as those who only express opinions

Antonyms

right-winger
30 5.4

A person who supports conservative or traditional political ideas

How Left

radical
79 6.3
leftist
63 3.5
lefter
8.1
left-winger
8 4.2

Surface Forms

lefter singular
lefters plural

Morphology

lefter = left (semi-transparent) = left + er

The word is built from 'left' + '-er', but the political sense is a metaphorical extension rather than a fully literal B1-level combination.

Etymology

Lefter as a noun is made from left + -er and means 'a person who supports left-wing political views', with the political use of left coming from people who sat on the left in a French assembly. So, a lefter is someone who holds more progressive or left-leaning ideas.