communism

[ kom-yuh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˈkɒm yəˌnɪz əm /

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noun

a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.

(often initial capital letter) a system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party.

(initial capital letter) the principles and practices of the Communist Party.

communalism.

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Origin of communism

From the French word communisme, dating back to 1835–45. See common, -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM communism

an·ti·com·mu·nism, nounpro·com·mun·ism, noun, adjective

Words nearby communism

communion plate, communion rail, Communion Sunday, communion table, communiqué, communism, Communism Peak, communist, Communist China, communistic, Communist Manifesto

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Example sentences from the Web for communism

Sachs has also advised governments around the world, especially as they tried to climb out of poverty or, after the Cold War, to shift from communism to a market economy.
Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|September 17, 2020|Freakonomics
Duda in June said LGBTQ “ideology” is more harmful than communism.
Bachelet highlights LGBTQ rights abuses in U.N. Human Rights Council speech|Michael K. Lavers|September 16, 2020|Washington Blade
They were Cold War adversaries, the global icons of capitalism and communism.
How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 6, 2020|Freakonomics
Sachs has also advised governments around over the world, especially as they tried to climb out of poverty or, after the Cold War, to shift from communism to a market economy.
Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408)|Stephen J. Dubner|March 5, 2020|Freakonomics

When communism was a threat, it was construed as a communist plot.
Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers|Michael Schulson|July 27, 2016|DAILY BEAST
He defied the atheism of communism and the empty religious practices of Putinism.
Remembering the Russian Priest Who Fought the Orthodox Church|Cathy Young|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were, if you believed the Soviet propaganda machine, a shining example of communism at work.
Putin’s Hockey Pal Tells All: Slava Fetisov on ‘Red Army,’ Soviet Nostalgia, and What Drives Putin|Marlow Stern|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The utter lack of beds provides a vivid commentary on the extreme nature of Communism.
The Secret Soviet Power Bunker—in Latvia, a Hiding Place for the Elite|Brandon Presser|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But, unlike some more militant libertarian thinkers, Ron Paul never dismissed the threat of communism during the Cold War.
The Secret to Rand Paul’s Foreign Policy: His Father|W. James Antle III|September 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our view is, that unity of life is the basis of Communism; and distinction of persons is the basis of Joint-stockism.
History of American Socialisms|John Humphrey Noyes
Besides words, Old Shep hoarded tobacco plugs in case the cause of communism ever collapsed.
Here Lies|H.W. Guernsey
With a small crew well acclimated, we have doubled the cape, and are now upon a smooth sea, heading for the port of Communism.
History of American Socialisms|John Humphrey Noyes
Communism denies this right, since it masses together and centralizes all services in the hands of an arbitrary authority.
Harmonies of Political Economy|Frdric Bastiat
That cry for communism is no new one in the history of mankind.
The Altruist in Politics|Benjamin Cardozo

British Dictionary definitions for communism

communism

/ (ˈkɒmjʊˌnɪzəm) /

noun

advocacy of a classless society in which private ownership has been abolished and the means of production and subsistence belong to the community

any social, economic, or political movement or doctrine aimed at achieving such a society

(usually capital) a political movement based upon the writings of Marx that considers history in terms of class conflict and revolutionary struggle, resulting eventually in the victory of the proletariat and the establishment of a socialist order based on public ownership of the means of productionSee also Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, socialism

(usually capital) a social order or system of government established by a ruling Communist Party, esp in the former Soviet Union

(often capital) mainly US any leftist political activity or thought, esp when considered to be subversive

communal living; communalism

Word Origin for communism

C19: from French communisme, from commun common

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Cultural definitions for communism

communism

An economic and social system envisioned by the nineteenth-century German scholar Karl Marx (see also Marx). In theory, under communism, all means of production are owned in common, rather than by individuals (see Marxism and Marxism-Leninism). In practice, a single authoritarian party controls both the political and economic systems. In the twentieth century, communism was associated with the economic and political systems of China and the Soviet Union and of the satellites of the Soviet Union. (Compare capitalism and socialism.)

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释义	communism [ kom-yuh-niz-uhm ] / ˈkɒm yəˌnɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR communism ON THESAURUS.COM noun a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. (often initial capital letter) a system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party. (initial capital letter) the principles and practices of the Communist Party. communalism. VIDEO FOR COMMUNISM WATCH NOW: How To Use The Terms "Socialism" vs. "Communism" Socialism and Communism are two words that fall under the category of: learned it a while ago, probably should know it, but actually don't because these are confusing are hard. So what do these terms mean? MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of communism From the French word communisme, dating back to 1835–45. See common, -ism OTHER WORDS FROM communism an·ti·com·mu·nism, nounpro·com·mun·ism, noun, adjective Words nearby communism communion plate, communion rail, Communion Sunday, communion table, communiqué, communism, Communism Peak, communist, Communist China, communistic, Communist Manifesto Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for communism Sachs has also advised governments around the world, especially as they tried to climb out of poverty or, after the Cold War, to shift from communism to a market economy. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|September 17, 2020\|Freakonomics Duda in June said LGBTQ “ideology” is more harmful than communism. Bachelet highlights LGBTQ rights abuses in U.N. Human Rights Council speech\|Michael K. Lavers\|September 16, 2020\|Washington Blade They were Cold War adversaries, the global icons of capitalism and communism. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|August 6, 2020\|Freakonomics Sachs has also advised governments around over the world, especially as they tried to climb out of poverty or, after the Cold War, to shift from communism to a market economy. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|March 5, 2020\|Freakonomics When communism was a threat, it was construed as a communist plot. Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers\|Michael Schulson\|July 27, 2016\|DAILY BEAST He defied the atheism of communism and the empty religious practices of Putinism. Remembering the Russian Priest Who Fought the Orthodox Church\|Cathy Young\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They were, if you believed the Soviet propaganda machine, a shining example of communism at work. Putin’s Hockey Pal Tells All: Slava Fetisov on ‘Red Army,’ Soviet Nostalgia, and What Drives Putin\|Marlow Stern\|October 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The utter lack of beds provides a vivid commentary on the extreme nature of Communism. The Secret Soviet Power Bunker—in Latvia, a Hiding Place for the Elite\|Brandon Presser\|September 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But, unlike some more militant libertarian thinkers, Ron Paul never dismissed the threat of communism during the Cold War. The Secret to Rand Paul’s Foreign Policy: His Father\|W. James Antle III\|September 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our view is, that unity of life is the basis of Communism; and distinction of persons is the basis of Joint-stockism. History of American Socialisms\|John Humphrey Noyes Besides words, Old Shep hoarded tobacco plugs in case the cause of communism ever collapsed. Here Lies\|H.W. Guernsey With a small crew well acclimated, we have doubled the cape, and are now upon a smooth sea, heading for the port of Communism. History of American Socialisms\|John Humphrey Noyes Communism denies this right, since it masses together and centralizes all services in the hands of an arbitrary authority. Harmonies of Political Economy\|Frdric Bastiat That cry for communism is no new one in the history of mankind. The Altruist in Politics\|Benjamin Cardozo British Dictionary definitions for communism communism / (ˈkɒmjʊˌnɪzəm) / noun advocacy of a classless society in which private ownership has been abolished and the means of production and subsistence belong to the community any social, economic, or political movement or doctrine aimed at achieving such a society (usually capital) a political movement based upon the writings of Marx that considers history in terms of class conflict and revolutionary struggle, resulting eventually in the victory of the proletariat and the establishment of a socialist order based on public ownership of the means of productionSee also Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, socialism (usually capital) a social order or system of government established by a ruling Communist Party, esp in the former Soviet Union (often capital) mainly US any leftist political activity or thought, esp when considered to be subversive communal living; communalism Word Origin for communism C19: from French communisme, from commun common Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to communism What’s The Difference Between Socialism vs. Communism?Do you know the difference between capitalism vs socialism vs communism? Angry Twitter users might not, but you can learn the difference. READ MORE Words related to communism totalitarianism, socialism, collectivism Cultural definitions for communism communism An economic and social system envisioned by the nineteenth-century German scholar Karl Marx (see also Marx). In theory, under communism, all means of production are owned in common, rather than by individuals (see Marxism and Marxism-Leninism). In practice, a single authoritarian party controls both the political and economic systems. In the twentieth century, communism was associated with the economic and political systems of China and the Soviet Union and of the satellites of the Soviet Union. (Compare capitalism and socialism.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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communism

noun

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Origin of communism

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British Dictionary definitions for communism

noun

Word Origin for communism

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Words related to communism

Cultural definitions for communism