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Added 10 October 2026

socialism

/ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about socialism at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A political theory advocating state ownership of industry.
An economic system based on state ownership of capital.

Origin

Attested since 1832; either from French socialisme or from social + -ism.

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