socialist
noun
so·cial·ist
ˈsō-sh(ə-)list 
1
: one who advocates or practices socialism
2
Socialist
: a member of a party or political group advocating socialism
socialist
adjective
often Socialist
Examples of socialist in a Sentence
a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause
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The new mayor is fond of his On the Waterfront rhetoric, and tends to suggest that, before the socialists came to power, city government was dismissive of the poor and working class.
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Another democratic socialist, Rae Huang, is calling for more public housing and a reduction in the number of police officers, with the cost savings poured into other city services.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Another democratic socialist, Rae Huang, is calling for more public housing and a reduction in the number of police officers, with the cost savings poured into other city services.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for socialist
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“Socialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialist. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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