adj
socialist
SOH-shuh-lihst
adj
1
Relating to or supporting socialism.
"The socialist government nationalized the railways."
noun
1
A person who supports or advocates socialism.
"He has always described himself as a socialist."
How to Use Socialist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) associated with socialism.
Common pairings
socialist party
a committed socialist
Word Forms
Socialist adjective, Socialist adjective, more socialist comparative, socialists plural, Socialists plural, most socialist superlative
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Etymology
From social + the suffix -ist.
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Rhymes for socialist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
naturalist
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