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Leftist vs Leftism - What's the difference?

leftist | leftism |

As nouns the difference between leftist and leftism

is that leftist is a person who holds views associated with the political left while leftism is belief in the principles of left-wing politics.

As an adjective leftist

is of or pertaining to the political left.

leftist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who holds views associated with the political left.
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the political left.
  • Anagrams

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    leftism

    Noun

  • Belief in the principles of left-wing politics.