# socialist vs socialize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### socialist
*adjective · IPA /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ · frequency rank #4,983*
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

### socialize
*verb · IPA /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/ · frequency rank #23,680*
To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.

## Source
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