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distinguishing left/right
The term '''Leftist''' refers to someone on the 'left' side of the political spectrum.
The term '''Leftist''' refers to someone on the 'left' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'left' usually
imply challenging the traditional system of a society, in order to defend the interests of people who are poor, or who consider themselves oppressed, under the traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[rightist]].
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is mentioned in many countries.
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is mentioned in many countries.