communism

noun

Any far-left political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively, especially by seizing it through revolution.

Any political social system that implements a communist political philosophy.

The international socialist society where classes, money, and the state no longer exist.

(chiefly Western, often derogatory, colloquial) Any left-wing ideology, government regulations, or policies promoting a welfare state, nationalisation, etc.

The socio-economic system based on such parties' ideologies.

The ideology of political parties that use the term Communist in their names, usually Marxist and Leninist.

(US, informal) A state of affairs perceived as oppressive, overly arbitrary, or totalitarian.

(rare) communality, sharedness.

(rare) Readiness to share scientific findings (the first of the Mertonian norms).

Roots

munusmun- · Latin · duty, service

Synonyms for communism

socialismn bolshevismn collectivismn fascismn statismn imperialismn democracyn communalismn feudalismn revisionismn

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