Communist: meaning, definitions and examples

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communist

 

[ ˈkɒmjʊnɪst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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

Marxist, red, socialist

Examples of usage

  • Many people view Karl Marx as the father of communism.
  • Communists believe in the abolishment of private property.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

related to communism

Relating to or supporting the principles of communism.

Synonyms

Marxist, leftist, socialist

Examples of usage

  • The country had a communist regime for many years.
  • She was known for her communist beliefs.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,969 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.