Bolshevik: meaning, definitions and examples
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Bolshevik
[ ˈbəʊlʃəvɪk ]
Russian revolution
A member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which was renamed the Communist Party after seizing power in the October Revolution of 1917.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Bolsheviks played a key role in the Russian Revolution.
- Lenin was a prominent Bolshevik leader.
Translations
Translations of the word "Bolshevik" in other languages:
🇵🇹 Bolchevique
🇮🇳 बोल्शेविक
🇩🇪 Bolschewik
🇮🇩 Bolshevik
🇺🇦 Більшовик
🇵🇱 Bolszewik
🇯🇵 ボルシェビキ
🇫🇷 Bolchevik
🇪🇸 Bolchevique
🇹🇷 Bolşevik
🇰🇷 볼셰비키
🇸🇦 بلشفي
🇨🇿 Bolševik
🇸🇰 Boľševik
🇨🇳 布尔什维克 (Bù'ěrshíwéikè)
🇸🇮 Boljševis
🇮🇸 Bolsévik
🇰🇿 Бальшевик
🇬🇪 ბოლშევიკი (Bolsheviki)
🇦🇿 Bolşevik
🇲🇽 Bolchevique
Etymology
The term 'Bolshevik' originated from the Russian word 'bol'shinstvo', meaning 'majority', as the Bolsheviks were the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party. Led by Vladimir Lenin, the Bolsheviks played a crucial role in the October Revolution of 1917, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Soviet Union. The Bolsheviks advocated for the overthrow of the capitalist system and the establishment of a socialist society. The term 'Bolshevik' is often used to describe individuals or groups with radical left-wing political views.