Definition

1. Noun:
   • A political theory advocating for a classless society where property and resources are collectively owned: This refers to the ideological system based on the theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, which aims for a stateless, classless social structure.
   • A socioeconomic system implementing such theories: This describes the practical form of government and economic organization where the state controls the means of production and aims to distribute wealth equally.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The book analyzes the core principles of communism.
  • The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a significant moment in the history of communism in Europe.

Advanced Usage

• "to embrace communism": to adopt or support communist ideology.
  • Some intellectuals in the early 20th century began to embrace communism.
• "under communism": during a period or within a system governed by communist principles.
  • The economy was centrally planned under communism.

Variants and Related Words

• Communist (noun): A person who supports or believes in communism.
  • He was a dedicated communist.
• Communist (adjective): Relating to communism.
  • They studied communist theory.
• Communistic (adjective): Characteristic of communism (less common).
  • The reforms had a communistic aim.

Synonyms

• Collectivism: A political or economic theory advocating collective control.
• Marxism: The political and economic theories of Karl Marx, forming a basis for communism.
• Bolshevism: The communist form of government adopted in Russia following the 1917 Revolution.

Related Phrases

• "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs": A slogan associated with the principles of communism, describing the ideal distribution of resources.

Noun

1. a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
2. a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership