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Socialist: meaning, definitions and examples

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socialist

 

[ หˆsoสŠสƒษ™lษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

political ideology

A person who advocates or supports socialism, a political and economic theory advocating for collective or government ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

Synonyms

communist, egalitarian, left-winger, progressive

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe that a socialist economy promotes equality among citizens.
  • Socialists often argue for policies that prioritize the needs of the working class.
  • The socialist party aims to create a society where wealth is distributed more equally.
  • Socialists criticize capitalism for its focus on profit rather than social welfare.
  • In some countries, socialist principles are reflected in the government's policies.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a system or policy

Relating to or characterized by socialism, the system or practice of government ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

Synonyms

communist, egalitarian, left-wing, progressive

Examples of usage

  • The country implemented socialist policies to address income inequality.
  • Socialist ideologies often prioritize social welfare over individual profit.

Translations

Translations of the word "socialist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น socialista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคœเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€ (samajvaadi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sozialistisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sosialis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั†ั–ะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ socjalista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คพไผšไธป็พฉ่€… (shakaishugisha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท socialiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ socialista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosyalist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํšŒ์ฃผ์˜์ž (sahoejuuija)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุดุชุฑุงูƒูŠ (ishtiraaki)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ socialista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ socialista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คพไผšไธปไน‰่€… (shรจhuรฌ zhว”yรฌ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ socialist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณsรญalisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั†ะธะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜ (socialisti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sosialist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ socialista

Etymology

The term 'socialist' emerged in the early 19th century, associated with the rise of socialist movements that sought to address social and economic inequalities. Influenced by thinkers like Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, socialism gained traction as an alternative to capitalist systems. Throughout history, various socialist movements and political parties have advocated for social welfare, workers' rights, and collective ownership of resources.

See also: antisocial, resocialization, sociability, socialite, socialization, socialize, unsociable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,172 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.