Socialiste (en. Socialist)

/sɔsjalist/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Adherent to socialism.
The socialist defends the rights of workers.
Le socialiste défend les droits des travailleurs.
Member or supporter of a socialist political party.
She has been a member of a socialist movement for five years.
Elle est membre d'un mouvement socialiste depuis cinq ans.
A person who promotes ideas of social justice and equality.
Socialists emphasize solidarity.
Les socialistes mettent l'accent sur la solidarité.

Etymology

The word 'socialist' derives from the word 'socialism,' introduced in the early 19th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

democratic socialism
A form of socialism that supports political democracy.
socialisme démocratique
socialist party
A political party that advocates for socialism.
parti socialiste
social justice
The concept of fairness and equality in society.
justice sociale

Related Words

socialism
Political and economic doctrine based on collective ownership.
socialisme
society
Group of individuals sharing the same social framework.
société
communist
Related to communism, often linked to socialism but more radical.
communiste

Slang Meanings

Socialist in a pejorative sense, often used to criticize ideas deemed too progressive.
He was called a socialist by his opponents during the debate.
Il a été traité de socialiste par ses adversaires lors du débat.
In some conversations, humorously used to refer to someone very attentive to social issues.
Look at him, he’s so socialist that he even has a t-shirt with slogans!
Regarde-le, il est tellement socialiste qu'il a même un t-shirt avec des slogans !