Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Following the ideas of Marx expanded to include those of Lenin: Describing a person, ideology, or political system that adheres to the theoretical framework developed by Karl Marx, as further interpreted, adapted, and implemented by Vladimir Lenin. This term signifies a synthesis of Marxist theory with Leninist organizational and revolutionary principles.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The party's Marxist-Leninist doctrine guided its revolutionary strategy.
  • He was a committed Marxist-Leninist activist throughout his life.

Advanced Usage

• As a noun (derived usage): While primarily an adjective, "Marxist-Leninist" can function as a noun to refer to an adherent of this ideology.
  • The conference brought together Marxist-Leninists from various countries.

Variants and Related Words

• Marxism-Leninism (n): The official ideological system of the former USSR and several other states, combining Marxist socio-economic theory with Leninist political practice.
  • The state was founded on the principles of Marxism-Leninism.

Synonyms

• Leninist (adj): Pertaining specifically to the ideas and practices of Lenin, often used in a similar but more specific context.
• Orthodox Communist (adj): In certain historical contexts, this can describe a strict adherence to the Marxist-Leninist tradition.

Related Phrases

• Marxist-Leninist theory: The body of political and economic theory associated with this ideology.
  • She specialized in studying Marxist-Leninist theory.
• Marxist-Leninist party: A political party organized according to Leninist principles of democratic centralism, aiming to establish a socialist state.
  • The Marxist-Leninist party sought to lead the proletarian revolution.

Adjective

1. following the ideas of Marx expanded to include those of Lenin