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socialist realism

so·cial·ist re·al·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soh-shuh-list ree-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈsoʊ ʃə lɪst ˈri əˌlɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soh-shuh-list ree-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈsoʊ ʃə lɪst ˈri əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of socialist realism words

  • noun socialist realism a state-approved artistic or literary style in some socialist countries, as the U.S.S.R., that characteristically celebrates an idealized vision of the life and industriousness of the workers. 1
  • noun socialist realism (in Communist countries, esp formerly) the doctrine that art, literature, etc should present an idealized portrayal of reality, which glorifies the achievements of the Communist Party 0
  • noun socialist realism a style of writing, painting, etc., established in the Soviet Union in the 1930s, typically depicting laborers and other members of a communist society in a heroic or idealized fashion 0
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Origin of socialist realism

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Socialist realism

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socialist realism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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