socialist
n. US //ˈsoʊʃəɫəst// UK //sˈəʊʃəlˌɪst// so·cial·ist
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1 a person (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Politicssomeone who believes in socialism and thinks the government should help share wealth and resources fairly.
an individual who supports or advocates for the principles of socialism, typically emphasizing social ownership and the reduction of economic inequality.
ExampleAs a lifelong socialist, he always voted for policies that funded public hospitals and schools.
ExampleThe candidate described himself as a democratic socialist, arguing that essential services like healthcare should never be run for private profit.
- leftist
- collectivist
- capitalist
- individualist
From social + -ist.