COMMUNIST Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

communist

noun

ˈkäm-yə-nist

Definition of communist

as in socialist

an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state communists were plotting an overthrow of the government

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Recent Examples of communist The communists, even with their party leaders imprisoned or in hiding, retained 81 out of 100 seats. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Hochul and James are doing what communists do by prejudging the facts and joining the lynch mob! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Beijing’s new exit rules show the naivete of trying to work with the communists on pacing the frontier. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 Speakers blasted the opposing party as socialists and communists in speech after speech. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communist

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socialist

Noun

Locked in a tight re-election campaign against a democratic socialist, Smiley vetoed a rent control bill passed by the Providence City Council in April.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
There are also several democratic socialists running for Congress this election cycle.

— Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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