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socialist

[soh-shuh-list] / ˈsoʊ ʃə lɪst /


ADJECTIVE
left-wing
Synonyms


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Mayor Mamdani, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, has said he will be attending the game, but "in a very different section of the stadium" to Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In recent weeks, Bass has offered her own critical assessment of Raman, saying the democratic socialist struggled to work closely with others — even her own allies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Spencer Pratt, running on a reform agenda, was several points ahead of socialist councilwoman Nithya Raman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The overturned regulation outlawing states of emergency dates back to social unrest in 2019 which killed 36 people and led to the resignation of then socialist leader Evo Morales.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Egypt was an important model for us, for we could witness firsthand the program of socialist economic reforms being launched by President Nasser.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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