socialist
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🇺🇸
/ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/
advocate of socialism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'socialist' originates from French, specifically the word 'socialiste,' where 'social' meant 'society.'
Historical Evolution
'socialiste' transformed into the English word 'socialist' in the early 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a member of a society,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who advocates socialism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates or practices socialism.
The socialist argued for more public ownership of resources.
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Adjective 1
relating to or advocating socialism.
The socialist policies were implemented to reduce inequality.
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