socialist
noun/ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #3,142 most common English word
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates socialism, a system where the community or state owns and controls production and resources.
Example sentence
The socialist candidate promised to expand public healthcare and reduce inequality.
Synonyms & related words
- leftist
- progressive
- collectivist
- reformer
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