Synonyms for

Socialist

Verb / ˈsəʊʃʌlʌst / / ˈsəʊʃʌlɪst / Another word for socialist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Socialist refers to a person or a system that believes in the public or government control of the means of production and distribution of goods and services.

Synonyms & similar words

capitalistic socialistic communist leftist progressive Marxist radical revolutionary collectivist egalitarian anti-capitalist red Fabian welfare-statist laborite syndicalist anarchist reformer humanitarian cooperative

Synonyms by register

Formal

collectivist communalist egalitarian

Informal

leftist red commie

Antonyms

capitalist individualist conservative libertarian monopolist laissez-faire advocate

Common collocations

  • socialist party
  • socialist government
  • democratic socialist
  • socialist ideology
  • socialist economy
  • socialist movement
  • socialist revolution

Word family

noun socialism
adjective socialistic

Usage note

Often used as a political label, it can carry strong positive or negative connotations depending on the context and the speaker's perspective. 'Democratic socialist' is a common and distinct term.

Example sentences

  1. The socialist candidate promised to increase the minimum wage.
  2. The country's socialist policies have reduced poverty and improved education.
  3. Some people fear that socialism will lead to government overreach.
  4. My grandfather became a socialist after experiencing the Great Depression.
  5. Socialist ideas have influenced many countries' welfare systems.

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