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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

President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the measures, which also included sweeping changes to land use, aimed to "preserve" socialism rather than bury it.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

In 1888 Edward Bellamy imagined a utopian future in “Looking Backward” to advocate for socialism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

In it, I attempted to trace the evolution of economic man from the earliest times up to the present, sketching out the path from ancient communal societies to feudalism to capitalism and socialism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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