n.

1. An advocate of socialism.
2. often Socialist A member of a political party or group that advocates socialism.

adj.

1. Of, promoting, or practicing socialism.
2. Socialist Of, belonging to, or constituting a socialist party or political group.

adj

Definition: left-wing
Antonyms: conservative

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IN BRIEF: A person who is in favor of public ownership and sharing of work and the goods produced.

A socialist is one who believes that all work and all profits should be shared equally.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a political advocate of socialism

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The adjective socialist has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or promoting or practicing socialism
  Synonym: socialistic
  Pertains to noun: socialism (meaning #2)

Meaning #2: advocating or following the socialist principles
  Synonym: socialistic

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