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 New York representative has been a big name in the Democratic Socialists of America as socialists establish a political foothold in positions across the country. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Mamdani is one of the most prominent democratic socialists following his election last November. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026

Most voters don’t give a hoot about which candidate is more of a socialist or a moderate. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

These included their overall assessment of the democratic socialists, the relatively new mayor Mamdani, and Ocasio-Cortez, the four-term congresswoman who hasn't ruled out a 2028 run for president. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socialist

• anti-socialist
• socialist realism