socialist realism
or Socialist Realism
noun
a state-approved artistic or literary style in some socialist countries, as the U.S.S.R., that characteristically celebrates an idealized vision of the life and industriousness of the workers.
Nearby words
socialist, socialist international, socialist labor party, socialist parties, socialist party, socialist realism, socialistic, socialite, sociality, socialization, socialize
Origin of socialist realism
First recorded in 1930–35
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British Dictionary definitions for socialist realism
socialist realism
noun
(in Communist countries, esp formerly) the doctrine that art, literature, etc should present an idealized portrayal of reality, which glorifies the achievements of the Communist Party
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