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socialism

/ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does socialism mean?

noun

A political and economic theory advocating for the community rather than the individual, and a system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services are owned and regulated by the community as a whole.

Example

"The politician's speech emphasized the need for a more socialist economy to reduce income inequality."

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