socialism
/ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ · /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4153 in the learning path
社会主义
Definitions
n. A political and economic system favouring public ownership of productive resources
社会主义
Example
Our history teacher explained socialism during today's lively class discussion.
在今天热烈的课堂讨论中，我们的历史老师讲解了社会主义。
Debates about socialism often focus on public ownership, economic equality, and the appropriate role of government.
关于社会主义的讨论往往聚焦于公有制、经济平等以及政府应发挥的作用。
Collocations
- democratic socialism
- socialism and capitalism
- principles of socialism
Word family
- socialist (n.)
- socialist (adj.)
- socialistic (adj.)
Antonyms
- capitalism
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词；socialist可指社会主义者。
FAQ
- What does socialism mean?
- A political and economic system favouring public ownership of productive resources
- How is socialism pronounced?
- UK /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/, US /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
