The difference between Left-wing and Socialist

When used as adjectives, left-wing means of political ideologies: favoring political and social equality, whereas socialist means of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.


Socialist is also noun with the meaning: one who practices or advocates socialism.

check bellow for the other definitions of Left-wing and Socialist

  1. Left-wing as an adjective (politics):

    Of political ideologies: favoring political and social equality.

  1. Socialist as an adjective:

    Of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.

  1. Socialist as a noun:

    One who practices or advocates socialism.