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

The Democratic establishment, shaken by the rise of progressive socialists, is right to wonder where this wave might lead. — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

In addition, leftists and progressives have urged candidates to embrace more populist positions after democratic socialists won a handful of primaries in Colorado and New York. — Lia Russell july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Platner’s campaign implosion comes as democratic socialists have enjoyed a winning streak across the country. — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026

Now, none of the Democratic socialists who are on the ballot identify as communists. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socialist

• anti-socialist
• socialist realism