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Communism

Verb / ˈkɑ:mjʌˌnɪzʌm / Another word for communism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Communism is a political and economic theory advocating for a classless society and the abolition of private property.

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Common collocations

  • communist party
  • communist manifesto
  • communist revolution
  • communist state
  • communist ideology
  • communist regime
  • communist theory

Word family

adjective communist
adverb communally

Usage note

Communism refers to a specific political and economic ideology. It is often used interchangeably with socialism, but they are distinct concepts. Be mindful of the strong political connotations associated with the term.

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather lived in a country where communism was the government's way of running things.
  2. Some people believe that communism is a fairer way of organizing society.
  3. Communism has been criticized for failing to provide incentives for hard work.
  4. Many people have different opinions about communism.
  5. There are different types of communism, such as Marxism and Leninism.

Quotes

  • Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff. - Frank Zappa
  • Communism is like prohibition, it's a good idea but it won't work. - Will Rogers
  • Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy. - Mao Zedong

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