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anarchosocialist

|an-ar-cho-so-cial-ist|

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/ˌæn.ɑːr.koʊˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/

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/ˌæn.ə.kəʊˈsəʊ.ʃə.lɪst/

advocate of anarchist socialism

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anarchosocialist' is formed from the combination of 'anarcho-' (from 'anarchism', meaning 'without rulers') and 'socialist' (from 'socialism', meaning 'advocate of social ownership').

Historical Evolution

The term 'anarchosocialist' was coined in the late 19th or early 20th century to describe those who combined anarchist and socialist principles, and it became more widely used in political discourse.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it specifically referred to advocates of both anarchism and socialism, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who advocates or supports anarchosocialism, a political philosophy combining anarchism and socialism.

The anarchosocialist argued for a stateless, cooperative society.

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Adjective 1

relating to or characteristic of anarchosocialism or its supporters.

The anarchosocialist movement gained popularity in the early 20th century.

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