socialist

[ soh-shuh-list ]

noun

1. an advocate or supporter of socialism.
2. (initial capital letter) a member of the U.S. Socialist party.

adjective

1. socialistic.

socialist

/ ˈsəʊʃəlɪst /

noun

1. a supporter or advocate of socialism or any party promoting socialism ( socialist party )

adjective

1. of, characteristic of, implementing, or relating to socialism
2. sometimes capital of, characteristic of, or relating to socialists or a socialist party

Other Words From

• non·social·ist noun adjective
• pre·social·ist noun
• semi·social·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of socialist¹

First recorded in 1825–35; social + -ist

Example Sentences

It was meant to cast her as a commie threat, or socialist, or ... something.

From Los Angeles Times

Doesn’t this describe a bartender turned “democratic socialist” organizer and party insurgent?

From Slate

He congratulated Jurado “on a well-fought campaign” and wished her “success in leading our district forward” — a stark contrast to the campaign, when he and his surrogates painted her as a dangerous socialist unfit for office.

From Los Angeles Times

For much of America, we’re La La Land on the left coast, a socialist state harboring the likes of San Francisco liberals Harris and Newsom — welcoming illegal immigration, coddling criminals, overregulating business and suffocating successful people with sky-high taxes.

From Los Angeles Times

As a socialist, Sartini believes in cooperative effort, and he’s tried to mold his blue-collar team to reflect that.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• leftist
• liberal