Communist: meaning, definitions and examples
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communist
[ ˈkɒmjʊnɪst ]
political ideology
A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism, a political theory advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people view Karl Marx as the father of communism.
- Communists believe in the abolishment of private property.
member of a communist party
A member of a political party that supports the principles of communism and seeks to establish a communist society.
Synonyms
Bolshevik, comrade, revolutionary
Examples of usage
- He has been a communist for over 20 years.
- The communists organized a protest against the government.
Translations
Translations of the word "communist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comunista
🇮🇳 साम्यवादी
🇩🇪 Kommunist
🇮🇩 komunis
🇺🇦 комуніст
🇵🇱 komunista
🇯🇵 共産主義者 (きょうさんしゅぎしゃ)
🇫🇷 communiste
🇪🇸 comunista
🇹🇷 komünist
🇰🇷 공산주의자 (공산주의자)
🇸🇦 شيوعي
🇨🇿 komunista
🇸🇰 komunista
🇨🇳 共产主义者 (gòngchǎn zhǔyì zhě)
🇸🇮 komunist
🇮🇸 kommúnisti
🇰🇿 коммунист
🇬🇪 კომუნისტი
🇦🇿 kommunist
🇲🇽 comunista
Word origin
The term 'communist' originated from the French word 'communiste', which in turn came from the Latin word 'communis' meaning 'common' or 'universal'. The concept of communism as a political ideology developed in the 19th century, particularly with the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It has played a significant role in shaping world history, influencing revolutions and political movements.