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Marxist
//ˈmɑːɹksɪst// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Following the ideals of Marxism. not-comparable
"Lenin's Marxist tendencies were underscored by his beliefs in state capitalism and the inconsistency of socialist democracy with the rule and dictatorship of one individual."
Adjective
- 1 following the ideas of Marx and Engels wordnet
Noun
- 1 One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism.
"What sort of Marxist devotes six years to the perfecting of a novel so remote from the struggle for tomorrow?"
- 2 emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries wordnet
- 3 an advocate of Marxism wordnet
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Marx + -ist. Piecewise doublet of Marxista.
Etymology 2
From Marx + -ist. Piecewise doublet of Marxista.
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