left-of-center

[ left-uhv-sen-ter ]

adjective

1. holding liberal views in politics; left-wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-of-center¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

One was his debut, “Boxcar Sessions,” an incredibly left-of-center release that was still definitely rooted in hip-hop, though it still sounded light-years ahead of its time.

From Los Angeles Times

Political contributions to left-of-center or neutral PACs and charities were typically made in Bankman-Fried’s name.

From Los Angeles Times

The Democratic candidates have the perilous task of responding to voter concerns over drug addiction, organized retail theft and homelessness — without alienating their liberal and left-of-center base of support.

From Los Angeles Times

She has been endorsed by City Controller Kenneth Mejia and a number of left-of-center groups, including the L.A. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, Ground Game LA and the California Working Families Party.

From Los Angeles Times

The immigration issue is eroding support for left-of-center Sinn Fein, the party once linked to the Irish Republican Army, which had been on track to become Ireland’s most popular party.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• forward-looking
• forward-thinking
• left
• left of center
• leftist
• liberal
• reformist