B2
communism vs socialism
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| communismnoun/ˈkɑːm.jə.nɪzm/ | Meaning a political and economic system in which property is owned by the community and the state controls the economy | Goes with fall of communism | Example Her grandfather lived through the fall of communism. |
| socialismnoun/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/ | Meaning a political system in which the government or community owns the main industries and shares wealth more equally | Goes with — | Example Some countries have tried socialism, while others prefer a free market. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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