socialistic
/,souʃə'listik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or advocating socialism: Describes something that is characteristic of, supports, or follows the principles of socialism, a political and economic theory advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.
- Having features of a socialist system: Used to describe policies, governments, or economic systems that incorporate socialist ideas, such as public ownership, social welfare, and economic equality.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The country adopted more socialistic policies, including nationalizing key industries.
- His views are considered quite socialistic, as he strongly supports universal healthcare and free education.
- The party's platform has a socialistic orientation, focusing on wealth redistribution.
Advanced Usage
- "socialistic tendencies": leanings or inclinations toward socialist principles.
- The new legislation, with its focus on public housing, shows clear socialistic tendencies.
- Used in comparative and superlative forms: more socialistic, most socialistic.
- Of all the proposals, theirs was the most socialistic.
Variants and Related Words
- Socialist (noun/adjective): A person who advocates or practices socialism; relating to socialism.
- He is a committed socialist. (noun)
- They belong to a socialist party. (adjective)
- Socialism (noun): The political and economic theory or system based on collective or governmental ownership.
- Socialism aims to reduce economic inequality.
Synonyms
- Collectivist: Emphasizing collective control over the means of production.
- Leftist: Relating to the political left, which often supports socialist policies.
- Egalitarian: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities (a related concept often associated with socialist aims).
Antonyms
- Capitalistic: Based on the principles of capitalism, such as private ownership and free markets.
- Conservative: (In a political/economic context) Favoring traditional views and values, often opposing extensive government intervention in the economy.
- Laissez-faire: A policy of minimal governmental interference in economic affairs.
Adjective
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advocating or following the socialist principles
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socialistic government
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