Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Karl Marx: A 19th-century German philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, and revolutionary socialist. He is most famous for his critical analysis of capitalism and his theories about society, economics, and politics, which are collectively known as Marxism. His ideas have had a profound and lasting impact on global intellectual, economic, and political history.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Karl Marx co-authored "The Communist Manifesto" with Friedrich Engels.
  • The economic theories of Karl Marx were developed in his major work, "Das Kapital."
  • Many social movements in the 20th century were influenced by the writings of Karl Marx.

Advanced Usage

• "Marxist" (adj/n): Pertaining to or a follower of the ideas of Karl Marx.
  • She analyzed the film from a Marxist perspective, focusing on class struggle.
• "Marxism" (n): The political, economic, and social theories of Karl Marx, which form the foundation for communist ideology.
  • The course covers the basic principles of Marxism.

Variants and Related Words

• Marxism (n): The body of doctrine developed by Karl Marx and his followers.
• Marxist (adj/n): Relating to Marxism; a supporter of Marxism.
• Marxian (adj): A more academic term specifically relating to the theories of Karl Marx himself, often distinguished from later developments by other thinkers.

Synonyms

• The Philosopher (used in specific academic or historical contexts).
• The Founder of Scientific Socialism (a term used within Marxist tradition).

Related Phrases

• Marx and Engels: The foundational partnership in developing communist theory.
  • The collaborative work of Marx and Engels shaped modern socialist thought.

Noun

1. founder of modern communism; wrote the Communist Manifesto with Engels in 1848; wrote Das Kapital in 1867 (1818-1883)