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socialism

[soh-shuh-liz-uhm] / ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlɪz əm /


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Four in 10 Americans say they have a favorable view of socialism, according to Gallup.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The way Americans perceive socialism is apparently undergoing such a transition.

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

But I referred them to an article I wrote in 1956 for Liberation in which I said that the Freedom Charter was not a blueprint for socialism but for African-style capitalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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