maoist
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Maoism: Of or pertaining to the communist doctrines, theories, and political strategies developed by Mao Zedong, characterized by a focus on peasant revolution, continuous class struggle, and mass mobilization.
Noun:
- An advocate of Maoism: A follower, supporter, or practitioner of the political ideology and principles of Mao Zedong.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The group's Maoist ideology emphasized self-reliance and agrarian revolution.
- He studied the Maoist theories of people's war.
Noun:
- The rebels identified as Maoists, seeking to replicate the revolutionary model.
- Several Maoists were arrested for distributing political pamphlets.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used descriptively in historical and political analysis, often in contrast to other communist or socialist traditions (e.g., Marxist-Leninist, Trotskyist).
- In contemporary discourse, "Maoist" may refer to active insurgent groups, particularly in South Asia, or to radical leftist political factions.
Variants and Related Words
- Maoism (n): The doctrine itself.
- Maoistically (adv): In a manner relating to Maoism. (Rarely used)
Synonyms
- Adjective: Maoistic (less common)
- Noun: Mao Zedong Thought adherent, revolutionary (in specific contexts)
Related Phrases
- Maoist insurgency: Refers to armed conflicts led by groups following Maoist ideology.
- Maoist guerrilla: A fighter engaged in a Maoist-style people's war.
Adjective
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of or relating to Maoism
Noun
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an advocate of Maoism
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