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Marxism

Verb / ˈmɑ:rksɪzʌm / Another word for marxism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Marxism is a political and economic theory developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that says workers should control the means of production and distribution of goods in society.

Synonyms & similar words

marxism communism socialism leftism radicalism progressivism collectivism egalitarianism utopianism redistributionism anti-capitalism workerism proletarianism materialism Leninism Stalinism Maoism Trotskyism

Synonyms by register

Formal

marxian theory dialectical materialism historical materialism scientific socialism

Antonyms

capitalism liberalism conservatism libertarianism individualism free-market laissez-faire

Common collocations

  • marxism leninism
  • neo-marxism
  • western marxism
  • classical marxism
  • marxism today
  • marxism and literature
  • marxism and economics

Word family

noun marxism
adjective marxist

Usage note

Marxism refers to a specific political and economic ideology. It is often used in academic and political discourse. Be aware of its specific theoretical underpinnings when using the term.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher talked about Marxism in our history class today.
  2. My dad is really interested in Marxism and socialist theories.
  3. Some people believe that Marxism is the key to a fair and equal society.
  4. Marxism has had a major impact on political and economic systems around the world.
  5. Critics of Marxism argue that it is impossible to implement in practice.

Quotes

  • Marxism is essentially a product of the bourgeois mind. - Joseph A. Schumpeter
  • Marxism is a revolutionary worldview that must always struggle for new revelations. - Ernest Mandel
  • The essence of Marxism is the critique of bourgeois society, and the theory of proletarian revolution. - Vladimir Lenin

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