socialist
noun
so·cial·ist
ˈsō-sh(ə-)list 
1
: one who advocates or practices socialism
2
capitalized
: a member of a party or political group advocating socialism
socialist
adjective
often capitalized
Examples of socialist in a Sentence
a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause
Recent Examples on the Web
Denmark, Sweden and Finland have all elected socialists through free and open elections.
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Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
It should not be misleadingly portrayed as a struggle between democracy or authoritarianism, or a battle against fascists or socialists bent on destroying America.
—John Seiler, Orange County Register, 14 July 2024
Macron is reportedly considering an alliance with the right wing republican bloc, rather than the leftist coalition, unless the socialists cut their ties with La France Insoumise — which Macron perceives as being as dangerous as the far right.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 July 2024
He’s being challenged by opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer, who identifies as a socialist, and Nigel Farage, who leads the right-wing Reform UK party and is an ally of former President Donald Trump.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 July 2024
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Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
It should not be misleadingly portrayed as a struggle between democracy or authoritarianism, or a battle against fascists or socialists bent on destroying America.
—John Seiler, Orange County Register, 14 July 2024
Macron is reportedly considering an alliance with the right wing republican bloc, rather than the leftist coalition, unless the socialists cut their ties with La France Insoumise — which Macron perceives as being as dangerous as the far right.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 July 2024
He’s being challenged by opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer, who identifies as a socialist, and Nigel Farage, who leads the right-wing Reform UK party and is an ally of former President Donald Trump.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 July 2024
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“Socialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialist. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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