Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antisocialist

Adjective/Noun
/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəlɪst/
Definition
A person or ideology that opposes socialism or socialistic policies.
Examples
  • The antisocialist policies of the government were met with protests from various groups.
  • Many antisocialists argue that socialism undermines individual freedoms.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe individuals or political movements that resist the principles of socialism, which typically advocate for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
Synonyms
  • Capitalist
  • Individualist
  • Free-market advocate