communist party of kampuchea

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific communist political organization founded in Cambodia in 1970. It is historically defined by its seizure of power in 1975, after which it established a government responsible for mass atrocities, and its subsequent military activities until its formal dissolution.
Usage
  • The term communist party of kampuchea is used primarily in historical and political contexts to refer to this specific organization and the period of its rule. It functions as a proper name.
  • Example: "The communist party of kampuchea controlled the country from 1975 to 1979."
Advanced Usage
  • The organization is more widely known by the name "Khmer Rouge," which is often used interchangeably in historical discourse. However, communist party of kampuchea is its official political designation.
  • Example: "The policies enacted by the communist party of kampuchea led to a devastating societal transformation."
Variants and Related Words
  • Khmer Rouge (noun): The common name for the radical communist movement that comprised the communist party of kampuchea.
  • Democratic Kampuchea (proper noun): The official name of the state under the rule of the communist party of kampuchea from 1975 to 1979.
Synonyms
  • Khmer Rouge
  • Party of Democratic Kampuchea (a later name used by the organization)
Notes on Meaning
  • The definition of communist party of kampuchea is inextricably linked to its historical actions, particularly the mass casualties that occurred during its rule. It is not used as a generic term for a political party but specifically denotes this organization and its legacy.
Noun
  1. a communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist organization in 1975 when it captured Phnom Penh and created a government that killed an estimated three million people; was defeated by Vietnamese troops but remained active until 1999