The difference between Left-winger and Leftist

When used as nouns, left-winger means a person who espouses left-wing political views, whereas leftist means a person who holds views associated with the political left.


Leftist is also adjective with the meaning: of or pertaining to the political left.

check bellow for the other definitions of Left-winger and Leftist

  1. Left-winger as a noun:

    A person who espouses left-wing political views.

  2. Left-winger as a noun:

    A member of the left wing of a party or group.

  3. Left-winger as a noun (sports):

    A person who plays the position of left wing.

  1. Leftist as a noun:

    A person who holds views associated with the political left.

  1. Leftist as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the political left.

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