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The term '''Leftist''' refers to someone on the 'left' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'left' usually  

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 favor of people who believe their economic interests, or personal values, or political rights are not supported by the traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[rightist]].

imply challenging the traditional system of a society, by people who believe their economic interests, or personal values, or political rights are not supported by 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 description of the [[political spectrum]] is widely recognized.

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 description of the [[political spectrum]] is widely recognized.