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Definition of communist

communist

/ˈkɑːmjənɪst/
com · mu · nist
Adverb:communistically
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Plural:communists
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Adjective:communistic
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• adjective

1

Relating to, supporting, or characteristic of communism or a political party advocating communist principles.

Example

"The historian examined how the communist government restructured the country's industrial economy in the mid-twentieth century."

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• noun

1

A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism, or a member of a communist political party.

Example

"During the 1930s, several prominent writers and intellectuals became communists in response to the Great Depression."

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• Rhymes for communist

• Nearby Words

communique
communiqué
communism
communist
communistic
community
commutable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French communiste, formed from commun ('common, shared'), ultimately from Latin communis ('shared in common').

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