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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Their aim, DSA leaders say, is to see the adoption of progressive policies on homelessness, rent control and public safety — and to have a socialist city attorney to make those policies stick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Although people who knew Dasch would call him a communist, he considered himself a socialist, like his mother.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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