Leftist (noun)

1. A person who supports or advocates for left-wing politics, often characterized by support for social equality and opposition to economic inequality.
2. A member or supporter of a left-wing political party or group.
3. An individual who subscribes to leftist ideals or ideologies, such as socialism, communism, or progressivism.

Origin:

From left, originally denoting political affiliations that supported left-wing politics, from the fact that members of the french national assembly who supported the revolution sat on the left of the president. first recorded in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The leftist rally was attended by thousands of supporters from all over the country.
2. He was a lifelong leftist who believed in creating a fairer society for all.
3. The leftist government promised to address the needs of the working class.
4. The leftist movement in the country was growing, attracting more and more supporters.
5. The leftist candidate promised to implement policies that would reduce income inequality.