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semi-socialism

sem·i-so·cial·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy soh-shuh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy soh-shuh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of semi-socialism word

  • noun semi-socialism a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole. 1
  • noun semi-socialism procedure or practice in accordance with this theory. 1
  • noun semi-socialism (in Marxist theory) the stage following capitalism in the transition of a society to communism, characterized by the imperfect implementation of collectivist principles. 1
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Origin of semi-socialism

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; social + -ism

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Parts of speech for Semi-socialism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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semi-socialism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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