socialiste

socialist

adjective noun soh-syah-LEEST Rare

Origin: French 'socialisme' + -iste

Usage Note

Socialiste functions as both an adjective (le Parti socialiste) and a noun (un/une socialiste). In France, the Parti Socialiste (PS) was the dominant left-wing party for decades. The word is invariable in gender as an adjective but takes a feminine form socialiste when used as a noun for women.

Examples

"Elle a voté pour le candidat socialiste."

Natural Translation

She voted for the socialist candidate.

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