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Marxist

Noun / ˈmɑ:rksʌst / / ˈmɑ:rksɪst / Another word for marxist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who believes in the political and economic theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Synonyms & similar words

bolshevik bolshy marxist red bolshie communist socialist leftist radical progressive revolutionary Bolshevik Leninist Trotskyist Maoist Stalinist Collectivist Red Workers Proletarian Syndicalist Anarchist Anti-capitalist Anti-fascist Anti-imperialist

Synonyms by register

Formal

socialist communist leftist marxian

Informal

red commie lefty

Antonyms

capitalist conservative liberal centrist libertarian individualist

Common collocations

  • marxist theory
  • marxist analysis
  • marxist economics
  • marxist philosophy
  • marxist historian
  • marxist perspective
  • marxist critique

Word family

noun Marxism
adjective Marxian

Usage note

Often used in academic or political contexts. Can be a politically charged term, so context is important.

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Example sentences

  1. The Marxist ideals are not always accepted by everyone.
  2. The Marxist movement was founded in the 19th century.
  3. He describes himself as a Marxist and wants to change the political system.
  4. Many countries had Marxist leaders in the past.
  5. The Marxist approach to economics is based on the idea of a classless society.

Quotes

  • The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workers of the world, unite! - Karl Marx
  • The theory of communism may be summed up in one sentence: Abolish all private property. - Karl Marx
  • Religion is the opium of the masses. - Karl Marx

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