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socialist

[soh-shuh-list] / ˈsoʊ ʃə lɪst /


ADJECTIVE
left-wing
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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who said his beard began as a “symbolic middle finger” to stereotypes of Muslims as terrorists, is the first New York City mayor with a beard in over a century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The socialist firebrand Tommy Sheridan was locked up in 2011 for telling lies in an earlier court case.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The group also received a boost with the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Luthuli objected to the flouting of the ANC’s code of conduct, and Professor Matthews expressed dismay about Walter visiting socialist countries.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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