Synonyms of socialism

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

Related Words

• liberalism
• radicalism
• left
• leftism
• left wing
• neoliberalism

Dissimilar Words

• conservatism
• neoconservatism
• right
• immobilism
• illiberalism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socialism

House lawmakers are otherwise focused on the midterms; Republicans teed up a resolution condemning socialism for consideration this week. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Among adults under 35, nearly half now view socialism favorably. — Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Very few mentioned anti-communism or socialism as a top factor for their vote, although cultural issues have been an effective wedge for Republicans in recent contests. — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity. — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026