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

Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Piker is a controversial figure in American politics, but has built a dedicated following among socialists and progressives. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Most Americans are not antisemitic socialists or conspiracy theorists. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026

After victories in New York City, democratic socialists are taking their fight against the Democratic establishment to Colorado. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socialist

• anti-socialist
• socialist realism