Definition of Socialism

1. Noun. A political theory advocating state ownership of industry.


2. Noun. An economic system based on state ownership of capital.
Exact synonyms: Socialist Economy
Specialized synonyms: Communism, International, National Socialism, Naziism, Nazism
Generic synonyms: Managed Economy
Antonyms: Capitalism
Derivative terms: Socialist, Socialistic

Definition of Socialism

1. n. A theory or system of social reform which contemplates a complete reconstruction of society, with a more just and equitable distribution of property and labor. In popular usage, the term is often employed to indicate any lawless, revolutionary social scheme. See Communism, Fourierism, Saint- Simonianism, forms of socialism.

Definition of Socialism

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Medical Definition of Socialism

1. A system of government in which means of production and distribution of goods are controlled by the state. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Socialism

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sociableness
sociablenesses
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sociably
social
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socialisation
socialise
socialised
socialised medicine
socialiser
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socialising
socialism (current term)
socialism (current term)
socialisms
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socialistic
socialistically
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socialist economy
Socialist Labor Party
Socialist Party
Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
socialite
socialites
socialities
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