leninist

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A follower or adherent of Leninism, the political and economic theories of Vladimir Lenin, which adapt Marxism to the conditions of Russia and emphasize the role of a vanguard party in leading a revolution.

2. Adjective:

   • Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting Leninism or the doctrines of Vladimir Lenin.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The conference was attended by many leninists from various countries. (People who follow Lenin's theories.)
  • He was a committed leninist who believed in the necessity of a revolutionary vanguard. (A devoted adherent of Leninism.)

• Adjective:

  • The party adopted a leninist approach to organizing the working class. (An approach based on Lenin's ideas.)
  • Her analysis of the revolution had a distinctly leninist perspective. (A viewpoint aligned with Leninism.)

Advanced Usage

• "Leninist vanguard": A central concept in Leninism referring to a small, disciplined party of professional revolutionaries that leads the working class.

  • The leninist vanguard was seen as essential to guiding the proletariat. (The leading group of revolutionaries based on Lenin's theory.)

• "Leninist state": A government structured according to Lenin's principles, typically involving a single-party system and centralized control.

  • The country was organized as a leninist state after the revolution. (A state built on Lenin's political model.)

Variants and Related Words

• Leninism (n): the body of political and economic theories of Vladimir Lenin.

  • Leninism emphasizes the dictatorship of the proletariat. (The core doctrine of Lenin's thought.)

• Leninist (adj): belonging to or characteristic of Leninism.

  • The leninist doctrine was influential in the 20th century. (The set of ideas associated with Lenin.)

• Anti-leninist (adj/n): opposing Leninism or its followers.

  • The anti-leninist faction criticized the party's centralized structure. (Those who reject Lenin's theories.)

Synonyms

• Follower of Lenin: someone who supports Lenin's teachings.
• Marxist-Leninist: a specific branch of Marxism that incorporates Lenin's additions, often used as a synonym for "leninist" in political contexts.

Related Idioms

• "Leninist discipline": A phrase describing strict organizational control and loyalty within a political party, as advocated by Lenin.
  • The party maintained leninist discipline to ensure unified action. (Strict adherence to party rules and hierarchy.)