socialistic

[ soh-shuh-lis-tik ]

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adjective

of or relating to socialists or socialism.
in accordance with socialism.

advocating or supporting socialism.

Origin of socialistic

First recorded in 1840–50; social(ism) + -istic

Other words from socialistic

so·cial·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·so·cial·is·tic, adjective
pseu·do·so·cial·is·tic, adjective
qua·si-so·cial·is·tic, adjective
qua·si-so·cial·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·so·cial·is·tic, adjective
sem·i·so·cial·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·so·cial·is·tic, adjective

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How to use socialistic in a sentence

We can be very socialistic in our families and in our tribe.
How to Succeed by Being Authentic (Hint: Carefully) (Ep. 438) | Stephen J. Dubner | November 5, 2020 | Freakonomics
Bette would “have no choice” but to pay the extra, socialistic freight.
Health Care's Resistors and Adapters | Michael Tomasky | March 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
He called Obama "Kommandant" and a "socialistic dictator" to excite those on the right.
How Michael Grimm's Threat Ruined Randy Weber's Troll | Ben Jacobs | January 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Before the State of the Union began, Texas Republican Randy Weber bashed Obama as a "socialistic dictator" on Twitter.
GOP Congressman Calls Obama 'Kommandant' in Chief | Ben Jacobs | January 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Competition, marketplace, innovation…all obvious socialistic buzzwords, of course.
Culottes En Fuego Once Again | Michael Tomasky | September 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

Yes, as is often the case, Ronald Reagan was the most socialistic of the lot.
A Secret the Republicans Know But Will Never Admit | Michael Tomasky | June 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Nor is it necessary here to discuss the hundred and one modifications of the socialistic plan.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen Leacock
In a population of angels a socialistic commonwealth would work to perfection.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen Leacock
Such "socialistic" principles as these were the ones he advocated, not only by word but by his whole noble life.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn Raymond
Then he will vent upon you a torrent of abuse, ending in some jumble of socialistic ideas of his own concoction.
The Real Latin Quarter | F. Berkeley Smith
Nor have I, in recent years, read much socialistic or anti-socialistic literature of which the world is full.
The Inhumanity of Socialism | Edward F. Adams

British Dictionary definitions for socialistic

socialistic

/ (ˌsəʊʃəˈlɪstɪk) /

adjective

resembling or sympathizing with socialism

Derived forms of socialistic

socialistically, adverb

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