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communism

/ˈkɑːmjənɪzəm/
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Adverb:communistically
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Adjective:communist
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1

A political and economic theory advocating the abolition of private property in favor of a classless society in which all means of production and wealth are owned in common.

Example

"In political philosophy courses, students study the theoretical foundations of communism alongside other economic systems."

2

A system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls the state and centrally plans the economy, claiming to work toward a classless society.

Example

"The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a major turning point for communism in Eastern Europe."

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• Rhymes for communism

• Nearby Words

communion
communique
communiqué
communism
communist
communistic
community

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French communisme, derived from commun ('common, shared'), ultimately from Latin communis ('common, public, general').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Communism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/communism
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