The difference between Leftist and Socialist

When used as nouns, leftist means a person who holds views associated with the political left, whereas socialist means one who practices or advocates socialism.

When used as adjectives, leftist means of or pertaining to the political left, whereas socialist means of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.


check bellow for the other definitions of Leftist and Socialist

  1. Leftist as a noun:

    A person who holds views associated with the political left.

  1. Leftist as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the political left.

  1. Socialist as an adjective:

    Of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.

  1. Socialist as a noun:

    One who practices or advocates socialism.