revisionism

/ri'viʤənizm/
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revisionism

A student reads a textbook about historical revisionism.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A moderate or reformist interpretation of a revolutionary theory or doctrine, especially Marxism: "Revisionism" refers to the advocacy of modifying established principles or theories, often to adapt them to new circumstances or to make them less radical.
    • The act or result of revising a historical account or interpretation, often in a way considered biased or distorting: "Revisionism" can also denote the re-examination and alteration of historical narratives, sometimes with a negative connotation of distorting facts for ideological purposes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Some party members accused him of revisionism for suggesting market reforms within the socialist framework.
    • Historical revisionism is often criticized when it attempts to whitewash the atrocities of a regime.
Advanced Usage

  • "Historical revisionism": The reinterpretation of historical records, often implying an attempt to present a distorted or politically motivated version of events.

    • The scholar's work was dismissed as mere historical revisionism, ignoring well-documented evidence.

  • "Marxist revisionism": Specifically refers to doctrines that seek to revise fundamental tenets of classical Marxism.

    • Eduard Bernstein is a key figure associated with Marxist revisionism.
Variants and Related Words

  • Revisionist (noun/adjective): A person who advocates or practices revisionism; relating to revisionism.

    • He was labeled a revisionist by orthodox communists.
    • A revisionist interpretation of the treaty emerged.

  • Revise (verb): To re-examine and make alterations to.

  • Revision (noun): The act or process of revising.
Synonyms
  • Reformism: Advocacy of gradual reform rather than revolutionary change.
  • Reinterpretation: The action of interpreting something in a new or different light.
Related Phrases
  • "To be accused of revisionism": To be charged with dangerously altering core doctrines or historical facts.
    • The historian was accused of revisionism for his controversial book on the war.
Related Idioms
revisionism

A student reads a textbook about historical revisionism.

Noun
  1. a moderate evolutionary form of Marxism
  2. any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx