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Socialism: meaning, definitions and examples

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socialism

 

[ หˆsoสŠสƒษ™lษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political theory

Socialism is a political and economic theory advocating for collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and allocation of resources. It aims to achieve social and economic equality through the redistribution of wealth and the reduction of class distinctions.

Synonyms

collectivism, communalism, leftism

Examples of usage

  • Socialism promotes the idea of shared wealth.
  • Many countries have adopted socialist policies.
  • Debate on socialism continues in modern politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "socialism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น socialismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sozialismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sosialisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั†ั–ะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ socjalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คพไผšไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท socialisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ socialismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosyalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํšŒ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุดุชุฑุงูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ socialismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ socializmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คพไผšไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ socializem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณsรญalismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั†ะธะฐะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sosializm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ socialismo

Etymology

The term 'socialism' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the French 'socialisme,' which is rooted in the Latin word 'socialis,' meaning 'of companionship, of allies.' The concept includes ideas that were part of the broader movement known as the socialist movement, which aimed to address the inequities of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution. Early thinkers like Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels significantly shaped socialist ideology, advocating for the establishment of a classless society. Over time, socialism diversified into various forms, from democratic socialism to Marxist-Leninism, reflecting the different interpretations and practices associated with the foundational principles of collective ownership and social equity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,912 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.