SOCIALISM Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

socialism

noun

as in liberalism

a way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies an ardent opponent of socialism

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Recent Examples of socialism This and similar polls suggest that the majority of Democrats now prefer socialism over capitalism. —

Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026 On the political left, capitalism has become increasingly associated with inequality, corporate power and corruption, and instability, while socialism is framed around equality, fairness and security. —

Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Stop the backdoor socialism of buying stakes in American companies. —

David Hadley, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 So many people for whatever reason are afraid of this idea of socialism. —

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialism

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liberalism

Noun

Intellectuals on the left and right say liberalism is dead.

— Adrian Wooldridge, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
The fact that testosterone levels have been falling has been politicized by Donald Trump supporters, who claim a link between liberalism and low testosterone, although experts largely credit the decline to obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor sleep quality.

— Mattha Busby, Wired News, 19 Mar. 2026