socialism
socialism — noun
1. A political and economic system in which a society's major industries and resour
A political and economic system in which a society's major industries and resources are owned or managed by the community or the state, aiming for greater equality in how wealth is shared.
The economics professor explained how socialism's focus on collective ownership differs from capitalism's private-enterprise model in her first lecture.
explain how [X] differs from [Y] — compare-and-contrast structure
In the 20th century, several countries in Africa and Asia adopted forms of socialism after gaining independence.
The union representative argued that socialism would give workers more control over their jobs and pay.
Under socialism, the government may own hospitals, schools, and railways to ensure fair access for all citizens.
Tamás and his co-workers voted to run their factory as a cooperative under socialism.
- collectivism
Broader term emphasising group ownership and cooperation over individual rights; less tied to formal political parties.
- social democracy
A more moderate form that keeps capitalism but adds strong government welfare and regulation. Often confused with socialism in everyday use.
- communism
An extreme form that seeks to abolish private property and class distinctions entirely. Real-world communist states have been one-party systems.
- capitalism
A system based on private ownership of businesses and property, with profit as the main driver of economic activity.
- individualism
A value system that prioritises personal freedom and self-reliance over collective or government action.
文法句型
socialism + verb (singular)
under + socialism
form/version + of + socialism
用法筆記
Socialism is an uncountable noun and is not used with an article in general references. It can carry strong positive or negative emotional weight depending on the speaker's political viewpoint — in some contexts it signals fairness and community, while in others it suggests state overreach. Distinguish from communism, which typically implies a more extreme form with a single-party state and abolition of private property.