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socialist

[soh-shuh-list] / ˈsoʊ ʃə lɪst /


ADJECTIVE
left-wing
Synonyms


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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his 100th day in office on Sunday with a rally to tout early successes and vow to follow through on his unabashedly "socialist" agenda.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Richard Leonard, who led Scottish Labour between 2017 and 2021, will continue to campaign for a "more democratic, more equal, socialist society" from outside parliament.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Despite their political differences, Trump praised Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Among the true believers was someone who arrived late that day: L.A.’s original democratic socialist insurgent, Nithya Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Now, after six periods, we had learned “Long live Chairman Mao,” “Long live the Chinese Communist Party,” and “Long live socialist China.”

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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