Definition

A person who is against or does not support socialism, which is a political and economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the community or the state.

Example

The antisocialist argued that socialism limits individual freedoms and economic growth.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about the rise of antisocialists in politics.

Really? I didn't know that was becoming a trend.

Yeah, it seems like many people are opposing socialist ideas these days.

That makes sense; people have different views on economic systems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antisocialist is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "socialist" (from "social" derived from Latin "socialis", meaning pertaining to society, and the suffix "-ist" meaning a person who practices or advocates). The word describes a person who is against socialism or socialistic principles.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'against' ('anti-') the ideas of 'society' ('social') — that's what antisocialist means.

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