'Socialist' definitions:

Definition of 'socialist'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Advocating or following the socialist principles; "socialistic government" [syn: socialistic, socialist] [ant: capitalist, capitalistic]
noun
A political advocate of socialism

Definition of 'Socialist'

From: GCIDE
  • Socialist \So"cial*ist\, n. [Cf. F. socialiste.] One who advocates or practices the doctrines of socialism. [1913 Webster] Socialist

Definition of 'Socialist'

From: GCIDE
  • Socialist \So"cial*ist\, Socialistic \So`cial*is"tic\, a. Pertaining to, or of the nature of, socialism. [1913 Webster]