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
Examples of socialist in a Sentence
a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause
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Five months into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, NYC Common Sense, a group of the city's more moderate power brokers, has announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Over the past week, viral videos created with artificial intelligence have portrayed Pratt as the city’s savior from hapless Democrats and violent socialists.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Angela Rayner Angela Rayner, Starmer’s former deputy prime minister, is popular among many young Labour voters and old-fashioned socialists for her earthy, extroverted manner.
—Isa Soares, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Each came from a group called Neighbors First, which has been attacking Hernandez, a democratic socialist, over her votes against police hiring and her opposition to a law barring homeless encampments near schools.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Over the past week, viral videos created with artificial intelligence have portrayed Pratt as the city’s savior from hapless Democrats and violent socialists.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Angela Rayner Angela Rayner, Starmer’s former deputy prime minister, is popular among many young Labour voters and old-fashioned socialists for her earthy, extroverted manner.
—Isa Soares, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Each came from a group called Neighbors First, which has been attacking Hernandez, a democratic socialist, over her votes against police hiring and her opposition to a law barring homeless encampments near schools.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for socialist
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“Socialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialist. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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