Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A political organization that actively advocates for a communist form of government: A "communist party" is a political party whose ideology, policies, and objectives are based on the principles of communism, as developed by theorists like Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. It seeks to establish a socialist state as a transition to a classless, stateless communist society.
   • The sole ruling party in a communist state: In countries with a communist political system, the "communist party" is typically the only legally permitted political party and holds a monopoly on state power, often enshrined in the constitution.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • He was a lifelong member of the communist party.
  • The communist party held its national congress to elect new leaders.
  • After the revolution, the communist party became the dominant political force in the country.

Advanced Usage

• "to join the communist party": to become a formal member of the organization.
  • She decided to join the communist party to participate in political activism.
• "communist party leadership": refers to the group of individuals who hold the highest positions of authority within the party structure.
  • The new policy was announced by the communist party leadership.
• "communist party member": an individual who is a member of the party.
  • As a communist party member, he was expected to attend regular meetings.

Variants and Related Words

• Communist (adj, n): (adjective) Relating to communism or communist parties. (noun) A person who supports or believes in communism.
  • Communist ideology; He was a dedicated communist.
• Party (n): An organized political group.
  • The green party; a political party.

Synonyms

• Marxist-Leninist party: A party specifically adhering to the ideologies of Marx and Lenin.
• Revolutionary party: A party that seeks to fundamentally transform society, often through revolution.

Related Phrases

• Party congress: A formal gathering of party delegates, often held periodically to set policy and elect officials.
  • The decisions made at the party congress will shape the country's direction for the next five years.
• Party line: The official policies and doctrines of the communist party that members are expected to follow.
  • The journalist was accused of deviating from the party line.
• Central Committee: A key administrative body within the structure of many communist parties.
  • The issue was debated by the Central Committee.

Noun

1. a political party that actively advocates a communist form of government; in Communist countries it is the sole political party of the state