socialism

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BrE /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ AmE /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/

noun en → es

1 POLITICAL SYSTEM [singular] B1

a political system in which the government owns and controls most or all of the land, factories, and other businesses

socialismo

  • a form of socialism

Collocations state-owned enterprises · workers' rights

  • Socialism is a system where the government controls major industries.

    El socialismo es un sistema en el que el gobierno controla las industrias principales.

2 IDEOLOGY [singular] B1

the theory or practice of socialism as a political and economic system

socialismo, ideología socialista

  • a belief in socialism

Collocations class struggle · equality for all

  • He is a strong believer in the principles of socialism.

    Él es un firme creyente en los principios del socialismo.

3 ECONOMIC POLICY [singular] B2

a policy or set of policies aimed at reducing inequality and improving the welfare of all members of society through government intervention in the economy

política socialista, política económica

  • socialist policy

Collocations redistribution of wealth · public services

  • The government's socialist policies have improved the lives of many citizens.

    Las políticas socialistas del gobierno han mejorado la vida de muchos ciudadanos.

4 MOVEMENT [singular] B2

a movement or organization that works to promote socialist ideas and policies

movimiento socialista, organización socialista

  • socialist movement

Collocations grassroots activism · political party

  • The socialist movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.

    El movimiento socialista ganó impulso a principios del siglo XX.

1 SOCIAL [adjective] B2

relating to society or the way people live together in groups

social, de sociedad

  • social issues

Collocations community involvement · public welfare

  • Social factors play a significant role in shaping people's lives.

    Los factores sociales desempeñan un papel significativo en la formación de las vidas de las personas.

2 RELATIONSHIP [adjective] B2

relating to relationships between people or groups of people

social, relacional

  • social skills

Collocations networking opportunities · friendship circles

  • Improving your social skills can help you make new friends.

    Mejorar tus habilidades sociales puede ayudarte a hacer nuevos amigos.

1 SOCIALIST [adjective] B2

relating to socialism or socialists

socialista, de socialismo

  • socialist ideas

Collocations left-wing politics · progressive policies

  • He is a socialist who believes in equality and justice.

    Él es un socialista que cree en la igualdad y la justicia.

2 IDEOLOGICAL [adjective] B2

relating to the theory or practice of socialism as an ideology

socialista, ideológico

  • socialist principles

Collocations class struggle · workers' rights

  • The socialist movement is based on the belief in equality and cooperation.

    El movimiento socialista se basa en la creencia de igualdad y cooperación.