What does "trotskyism" mean?

The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party.

Trotskyism

Q: What is a synonym for "trotskyism"?

Common synonyms include: communism, communist party, dialectical materialism, iron curtain, maoism, marxism.

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Noun

1
The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party. uncountable
2
the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat wordnet

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communism communist party dialectical materialism iron curtain maoism marxism

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"The difference and struggle between the Taliban and Daesh are somewhat similar to the ones between Stalinism and Trotskyism."

Etymology

From Trotsky + -ism.

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