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
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Left-winger as a noun:
A person who espouses left-wing political views.
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Left-winger as a noun:
A member of the left wing of a party or group.
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Left-winger as a noun (sports):
A person who plays the position of left wing.
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Leftist as a noun:
A person who holds views associated with the political left.
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Leftist as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the political left.