radical left-wing
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radical left-wing
Representing an extreme left-wing political stance that seeks a fundamental, often revolutionary change to the existing social and economic order.
Die Demonstration wurde von einer linksradikalen Gruppe organisiert.
The demonstration was organized by a radical left-wing group.
The word is composed of 'links' (left-wing) and 'radikal' (radical). 'Links' refers to the political direction, while 'radikal' describes an extreme, fundamental stance.
Er vertritt eine linksradikale Position zur Wirtschaftspolitik.
He represents a radical left-wing position on economic policy.
As an adjective, 'linksradikal' (radical left-wing) usually stands directly before a noun or is used predicatively with verbs such as 'sein' (to be) or 'gelten als' (to be considered).
Die Zeitung beschrieb die Aktivisten als linksradikal.
The newspaper described the activists as radical left-wing.
The word is often used in connection with people, groups, or ideas, for example 'linksradikale Szene' (radical left-wing scene), 'linksradikaler Aktivist' (radical left-wing activist), or 'linksradikales Gedankengut' (radical left-wing ideology).
Der Verfassungsschutz beobachtet die linksradikale Szene.
The domestic intelligence agency is monitoring the radical left-wing scene.
This word belongs to political language and is often used in the media and in social-science discussions. Depending on the point of view, it can be a neutral description or a negative judgment.
In der Talkshow wurde über linksradikale Politik debattiert.
The talk show debated radical left-wing politics.
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'links' and 'linksradikal' can both describe political views, but they do not mean the same thing. 'links' is a broad term for political ideas that emphasize social equality, for example. This can be moderate or stronger. 'linksradikal' is much narrower and stronger: it describes a far-left position that wants to fundamentally change society. Learners may confuse the words because 'linksradikal' begins with 'links'. But not every left-wing person or party is radical left-wing. 'links' is more general; 'linksradikal' is an extreme classification.
Die Gruppe wird als linksradikal beschrieben, weil sie die ganze Ordnung verändern will.
The group is described as radical left-wing because it wants to change the entire order.
Daniel wählt eine Partei, die politisch eher links steht.
Daniel votes for a party that is more on the left politically.