The difference between Communist and Socialist

When used as nouns, communist means an advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property, whereas socialist means one who practices or advocates socialism.

When used as adjectives, communist means of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism, whereas socialist means of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.


check bellow for the other definitions of Communist and Socialist

  1. Communist as an adjective:

    Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

  1. Communist as a noun:

    An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

  2. Communist as a noun (nonstandard):

    Any revolutionary or subversive radical.

  1. Socialist as an adjective:

    Of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.

  1. Socialist as a noun:

    One who practices or advocates socialism.