der Rote
Translation
socialist, communist, red
Examples
In der Politik wird er als Roter bezeichnet.
In politics, he is described as a socialist.
Die Roten und die Schwarzen stritten im Parlament.
The Reds and the Blacks argued in parliament.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) (as a noun) He is known as a 'Roter' in politics.
Similar Words
Sozialist (socialist), Kommunist (communist); Antonym: der Schwarze (the conservative)
Etymology
A nominalization of the adjective 'rot' (red). Red is the historic color of socialism and communism.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'red flag' of socialist movements to remember its political meaning.