bolshevise
Definition
Verb: 1. To make Communist or bring into accord with Communist principles: The act of transforming a government, organization, or society to align with the doctrines and practices of Bolshevism or Communism.
Usage
This verb describes a process of ideological and structural change. It is typically used in historical, political, or sociological contexts. * The new regime sought to bolshevise the entire educational system. * Historians debate the methods used to bolshevise the state apparatus after the revolution.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is strongly associated with the specific actions of the Bolshevik party following the Russian Revolution of 1917 to reshape society.
- The primary goal was to bolshevise the peasantry and integrate them into the Soviet system.
Variants and Related Words
- Bolshevize: An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English.
- Bolshevism (n): The doctrine or practice of the Bolsheviks.
- Bolshevik (n/adj): A member of the Bolshevik party; relating to Bolshevism.
- Communize (v): A more general synonym meaning to make Communist.
Synonyms
- Communize
- Sovietize
Antonyms
- Democratize
- Liberalize
Verb
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make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles
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communize the government
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