by nlolhere June 09, 2020
Idk man. They follow this thing called leftism that is supposedly the opposite of rightism. Mainstream media is controlled by them and cancel culture was probably invented by them.
by Truthisbitter July 29, 2021
A person belonging to the political left and usually identifying with the radical, anti capitalist, or revolutionary sectors of left politics. Includes anarchists, marxists, communists, socialists, and all other explicitly radical left ideologies.
by Zipongj September 14, 2019
A person who identifies with political left wing ideology. Sometimes confused with liberal, however leftists often view liberals with contempt. Seeing them as ineffective, spineless, and susceptible to fascist influence. Leftists are traditionally anti-capitalist, however some may not be inherently anti-capitalist and may more so align themselves with regulated capitalism and social democracy(the Scandinavian Model).
Pursuant of social justice and social reform as a way to balance out the alleged disparity of power between the classes of people. Leftist movements are nearly always populist, emphasizing the important of widspread political action.
Pursuant of social justice and social reform as a way to balance out the alleged disparity of power between the classes of people. Leftist movements are nearly always populist, emphasizing the important of widspread political action.
by Zipongj April 10, 2019
Someone holding “left” political-economic views (e.g. anti-capitalist, socialist, anarchist...).
Leftist views often critique capitalist markets as being wholly insufficient in satisfying human rights and desires.
Leftist views often critique capitalist markets as being wholly insufficient in satisfying human rights and desires.
While mainstream politics have largely accepted Reagan-era “trickle down” economic theory, the leftists continue to reject this outright. Leftist maintain that capitalist profit is always created through the extortion of labor, “Money doesn’t trickle down. It’s soaked upward through low wages and a system hat prioritizes profit over people.”
by average at best October 24, 2017
Similar to a liberal in that this represents left-wing viewpoint on the political spectrum, but self-identified leftists are typically more anti-capitalist than liberals. Sometimes used by right-wingers as a derogatory term.
by yllowyllow April 12, 2018
Person - “Hey. Your dog is vomiting blood repeatedly on the floor, I think its sick.”
Leftist - “How so? Are you a veterinarian?”
Leftist - “How so? Are you a veterinarian?”
by DoubleRceuaour May 12, 2022