SOCIALIST Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

socialist

noun

ˈsō-sh(ə-)list

as in communist

an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause

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Recent Examples of socialist At least Mamdani was honest and campaigned as a socialist. —

Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 So, for anyone hoping for a better LA, their highest profile choices are an unpopular progressive mayor, a democratic socialist and a reality show guy. —

Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 The early 1900s saw an influx of Scandinavian and Finnish immigrants who were socialists and farm-labor organizers, who shaped or laid the groundwork for today’s progressive political stance. —

Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026 Dreier said common policy stances for democratic socialists include support for generous social safety net programs, labor unions and robust public services, among many other policy ideals. —

Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialist

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communist

Noun

The postponement comes as the island nation's communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The development comes as the US attempts to cut its long-time communist foe Havana off from receiving oil deliveries from its regional neighbors, a move that has exacerbated a long-standing fuel crisis on the Caribbean island.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026