Socialism

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəˌlɪzəm/

Socialism (noun)

  1. A system where the government or community owns and controls businesses and resources.
  2. A political movement aiming for equal distribution of wealth and power in society.

Examples

  • Socialism advocates for shared ownership of resources.
  • In socialism, shared ownership aims to reduce inequality.

Common collocations: shared ownership, economic equality, collective control, political movement, social reforms

Synonyms of Socialism

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Socialism

  • economic systems
  • social theories