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socialist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/ · UK /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/

Forms: socialists

socialist means: Supporting or relating to a system where major businesses and resources are owned or controlled by society.

adjective

SHARED OWNERSHIPB2

Supporting or relating to a system where major businesses and resources are owned or controlled by society.

  • She joined a socialist party.
  • The government introduced socialist policies.
  • They debated different socialist ideas.

Similar words: socialistic

Common phrases: socialist party, socialist policies, socialist government

noun

SOCIALISM SUPPORTERB2

Someone who supports society owning or controlling major businesses and resources.

  • Her father was a socialist.
  • Several socialists were elected to parliament.
  • Is the new leader a socialist?

Common phrases: a socialist, committed socialist, democratic socialist, lifelong socialist

Questions about socialist

What does socialist mean?

Supporting or relating to a system where major businesses and resources are owned or controlled by society.

What is socialist in other languages?

Türkçe: sosyalist · Español: socialista · Français: socialiste · Deutsch: sozialistisch · Italiano: socialista · 日本語: 社会主義の

How do you pronounce socialist?

In American English /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/; in British English /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/.

How do you use socialist in a sentence?

She joined a socialist party. The government introduced socialist policies.

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