Synonym Study

• Left , originally referring to the position in legislatures of the seats occupied by parties holding such views, implies political liberalism or radicalism
• Radical implies a favoring of fundamental or extreme change, specifically of the social structure
• Advanced specifically implies being ahead of the times, as in science, the arts, or philosophy
• Progressive , a relative term opposed to reactionary or conservative, is applied to persons favoring progress and reform in politics, education, etc. and connotes an inclination to more direct action than liberal
• Liberal implies tolerance of others' views as well as open-mindedness to ideas that challenge tradition, established institutions, etc.