Socialistic

usgb/ˌsəʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective

Belonging to, or related to the principles of socialism.

Many of his ideas about shared wealth are quite socialistic.
Visual representation of "socialistic" - Belonging to, or related to the principles of socialism.

Often appears as...

  • socialistic policies
  • socialistic society
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Political Label

Used to describe policies or ideas, not people, as people are rarely described as socialistic.

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The party's socialistic policies aim to reduce income inequality.
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Negative Connotation

In some contexts, particularly in capitalist societies, 'socialistic' may imply impractical or idealistic notions.

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His socialistic proposal was met with skepticism.
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Not Communism

Don't confuse 'socialistic' with 'communist'. Socialism allows private enterprise too, unlike communism.

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Socialistic healthcare seeks to be more inclusive than private models.
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