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Leninists

 

[ ˈlɛnɪnɪsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political ideology

Leninists are adherents of the political ideology derived from the ideas of Vladimir Lenin, a key figure in the Russian Revolution of 1917. They advocate for a revolutionary approach to socialism and the establishment of a vanguard party to lead the working class toward achieving a classless society.

Synonyms

Bolshevik, Marxist-Leninist, communist

Examples of usage

  • Many Leninists believe in the necessity of a revolutionary overthrow of capitalist systems.
  • Leninists often emphasize the importance of a disciplined party structure.
  • Historically, Leninists have played a key role in various communist movements worldwide.

Translations

Translations of the word "Leninists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leninistas

🇮🇳 लेनिनवादी

🇩🇪 Leninisten

🇮🇩 Leninis

🇺🇦 ленінці

🇵🇱 leniniści

🇯🇵 レーニン主義者

🇫🇷 léninistes

🇪🇸 leninistas

🇹🇷 leninistler

🇰🇷 레닌주의자

🇸🇦 لينينيون

🇨🇿 leninisté

🇸🇰 leninisti

🇨🇳 列宁主义者

🇸🇮 leninisti

🇮🇸 lenínistar

🇰🇿 ленинистер

🇬🇪 ლენინისტები

🇦🇿 leninçilər

🇲🇽 leninistas

Etymology

The term 'Leninist' originates from the name Vladimir Lenin, who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party and head of the Soviet state following the October Revolution in 1917. Leninism refers specifically to his interpretation of Marxism and his theory on how a socialist state should be established and governed. It emphasizes the role of a vanguard party to guide the working class and the necessity of a dictatorship of the proletariat. Leninism developed as a response to both the conditions in Russia at the time and broader discussions within international socialist movements. Over time, various interpretations and adaptations of Leninist principles have emerged, leading to different branches within communist thought and practice.