socialist

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/
US: /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

  1. Someone who believes that the government should own and control important industries.

    1. My uncle is a socialist and supports public healthcare for everyone.
    2. The socialist party advocates for greater wealth redistribution through higher taxes.

  2. A person who supports socialism, a political and economic system where the community collectively owns and manages the means of production and distribution.

    1. He is a proud socialist, always fighting for workers' rights and equality.
    2. Many young people are becoming socialist due to concerns about income inequality.

Synonyms

communitarian
socialist adjective

  1. Relating to socialism, a political and economic system based on collective ownership and control.

    1. The country has a socialist government with strong welfare programs.
    2. The politician promoted socialist policies to reduce the gap between rich and poor.

  2. Supporting or advocating for socialist principles.

    1. She has socialist views on healthcare and education access for all citizens.
    2. The newspaper is known for its socialist stance on issues like labor rights and social justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "socialist" in English means: Someone who believes that the government should own and control important industries., A person who supports socialism, a political and economic system where the community collectively owns and manages the means of production and distribution..

The phonetic transcription of "socialist" is /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "socialist": communitarian.

Example usage of "socialist": "My uncle is a socialist and supports public healthcare for everyone.". More examples on the page.