socialist

/'souʃəlist/

Thân thiện

A socialist government provides free healthcare for all citizens.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Advocating or based on the principles of socialism: Relating to a political and economic theory or system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole, often through the state.
   • Characteristic of or supporting social equality and collective welfare: Pertaining to policies or ideas that aim to reduce economic inequality and promote public services.

2. Noun:

   • A person who advocates or supports socialism: An individual who believes in the political and economic ideology of socialism.
   • A member of a socialist political party: Specifically, someone who is a registered member or active participant in a party that promotes socialist policies.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The country adopted a socialist economic model after the revolution.
  • Her socialist ideals led her to campaign for universal healthcare.

• Noun:

  • He has been a committed socialist his entire adult life.
  • The socialists in parliament proposed a new tax on high incomes.

Advanced Usage

• "Democratic socialist": A person who advocates for achieving socialist goals through democratic political processes within a framework of a constitutional republic.

  • She identifies as a democratic socialist, focusing on reform within the existing political system.

• "Utopian socialist": Referring to early socialist thinkers who believed in creating ideal, self-sufficient communities through moral persuasion and example, rather than class struggle.

  • The writings of Utopian socialists like Robert Owen inspired many experimental communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Socialism (n): The overarching political and economic theory or system itself.

  • There are many different interpretations of socialism.

• Socialistic (adj): Having features or qualities resembling those of socialism. (Often used interchangeably with 'socialist' as an adjective).

  • The policy had a socialistic character, emphasizing state provision.

• Socialistically (adv): In a manner characteristic of socialism.

  • The industry was organized socialistically.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Collectivist, left-wing, progressive (in economic context).
• Noun: Leftist, collectivist, radical (depending on context).

Related Phrases

• "Socialist realism": A style of art and literature that glorifies socialist ideals, officially promoted in the former Soviet Union.

  • The state-sponsored art was a prime example of socialist realism.

• "Market socialist": Pertaining to an economic system that combines socialist ownership with market-based allocation mechanisms.

  • Some economists argue for a market socialist model as a viable alternative.

Idioms

(While there are few idioms containing the exact word "socialist," the term is central to many political expressions.) - "To be accused of being a socialist": Often used in political rhetoric to criticize an opponent's policies as being excessively focused on government intervention or redistribution. - Proposing higher taxes for public services, he was accused of being a socialist by his rivals.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. advocating or following the socialist principles
   • socialistic government

Noun

1. a political advocate of socialism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• socialistic