sovietism
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Definition
- Noun:
- Soviet communism: The political, economic, and social system based on the principles and practices of the former Soviet Union, characterized by state ownership of the means of production, a single-party authoritarian government, and centralized planning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctrine of Sovietism spread to several Eastern European countries after World War II.
- Historians debate the long-term effects of Sovietism on the region's development.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical concept: The term is often used in academic and historical discourse to describe the specific form of communism implemented in the USSR, distinguishing it from other communist or socialist ideologies.
- The study focused on the cultural policies under Sovietism.
Variants and Related Words
- Soviet (adj): Pertaining to the former Soviet Union or its system.
- The Soviet era ended in 1991.
- Sovietize (verb): To bring under the influence or control of the Soviet system.
- The aim was to Sovietize the occupied territories.
Synonyms
- Bolshevism: The communist ideology and practices associated with the Bolshevik party, which founded the Soviet state.
- Marxism-Leninism: The ideological basis for Soviet communism, combining the theories of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin.
Related Phrases
- "the legacy of Sovietism": Refers to the lasting political, economic, or social impacts left by the Soviet system.
- The country is still grappling with the legacy of Sovietism.
Noun
- Soviet communism