socialist

noun

so·​cial·​ist ˈsō-sh(ə-)list 

1

: one who advocates or practices socialism

2

Socialist : a member of a party or political group advocating socialism

socialist adjective

often Socialist

socialistic

ˌsō-shə-ˈli-stik 

adjective

socialistically

ˌsō-shə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of socialist

• communist

Examples of socialist in a Sentence

a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause

Recent Examples on the Web

There are socialists, libertarians, progressives, and conservatives. — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Each of these figures has had to face the long-standing assumption in American politics that socialists just can’t find traction in the United States. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Mamdani, a socialist, has long championed organized labor and is likely to face pushback from the TWU. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Nixon, a democratic socialist, has been criticized by some more mainstream Democrats since winning her August primary. — Helen Huiskes, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socialist

• anti-socialist
• socialist realism