Meaning & use
socialist
A person who supports socialism, believing that the community or government should control major economic resources.
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The socialist argued that public ownership of utilities would lower costs for everyone.
Several socialist parties in Europe gained seats in the recent parliamentary elections.
A note on using this word
Also functions as an adjective, as in 'socialist policies,' describing ideas or systems associated with socialism.
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2. adjective
Relating to or based on the principles of socialism.
The party campaigned on a socialist platform of free healthcare and public housing.
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