Definition

Someone who believes workers should collectively own and control the means of production rather than enriching distant owners. The basic idea: the people doing the work should benefit from what they produce, not just their bosses.

Example Usage

She advocates for worker-owned cooperatives and universal healthcare—I'd say she's definitely a socialist.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=socialist&defid=1749487)

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