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socialism

[soh-shuh-liz-uhm] / ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlɪz əm /


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There’s no one agreed-upon definition of socialism, even among avowed socialists themselves.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

In contrast, Wilson - often anchored by his ever-present pipe and Gannex coat - was famed for a pragmatic, utilitarian wardrobe that defined the "cloth-cap" socialism of the 1960s and 70s.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

In China, meanwhile, Deng Xiaoping's "socialism with Chinese characteristics" has produced hundreds of billionaires and major homegrown companies such as internet giants Alibaba and Tencent.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

“He’s said that he came to socialism in America through his commitment to the Palestinian cause.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Hermann Muller—disappointed by another false utopia—left Berlin for the Soviet Union, on yet another quest to unite science and socialism.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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