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esquerdismo (colloquial)

[es-quer-DIS-mu]
nounmasculinepl: esquerdismos
left-wing ideology; leftism
1. The political ideology or movement associated with left-wing politics, often used in a pejorative or dismissive manner in colloquial speech
He accused the politician of promoting esquerdismo.
Ele acusou o político de promover esquerdismo.
2. Adherence to or advocacy of left-wing political positions, typically with a critical connotation in informal usage
The media blamed esquerdismo for the social problems.
A mídia culpou o esquerdismo pelos problemas sociais.
NYC Slang
leftism; woke politics (depending on speaker's political stance)
Synonyms
esquerdiceizquierdismoprogressismo
Antonyms
direitismoconservadorismofascismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esquerdismo
Most common usage, often with pejorative undertones in conservative contexts
São Paulo
esquerdismo
Frequently used in political discourse
Portugal
esquerdismo
Less frequently used colloquially; more formal alternatives preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

onda de esquerdismo (wave of leftism)
radicalismo de esquerdismo (radical leftism)
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