socialist

//ˈsoʊʃəlɪst//
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Noun

socialistSingular
socialistsPlural
1

A person who advocates or supports socialism, a political and economic system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

He is a socialist who believes in public ownership of major industries.

2

A member of a socialist political party.

She has been a socialist for over twenty years.

Adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of socialism or socialists.

The country adopted socialist policies to reduce inequality.

2

Advocating or following the principles of socialism.

The party adopted socialist policies to reduce inequality.

Antonym

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