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Bolsheviks

Verb / ˈbəʊlʃʌˌvɪks / Another word for bolsheviks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'bolsheviks' refers to members of a radical faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party, who seized power in the October Revolution of 1917 and became the dominant political group in Russia until they were overthrown in 1991.

Synonyms & similar words

bolshevik bolshevist red bolshy marxist bolshie revolutionaries radicals communists rebels insurgents militants agitators subversives red Marxists Leninists Trotskyists Stalinists Maoists Bolshevists revolutionists proletarians socialists leftists

Example sentences

  1. The bolsheviks were determined to bring about a socialist revolution.
  2. The bolsheviks seized control of the government.
  3. Many bolsheviks were imprisoned or executed during Stalin's purges.
  4. The bolsheviks implemented sweeping social and economic reforms.
  5. The bolsheviks were a driving force behind the Russian Revolution.

Quotes

  • 'The bolsheviks are not just a political party; they are a way of life.' - Vladimir Lenin
  • 'The bolshevik revolution was a turning point in history.' - Leon Trotsky
  • 'The bolsheviks fought for a society free from exploitation.' - Karl Marx

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