communist — A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmjənɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother hid her books when the communist government took power.
- The communist leader promised everyone would share pizza equally, but somehow he always got the biggest slice.
- During the Cold War, being called a communist was a serious accusation in many Western countries.
communist
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmjənɪst/]
A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
The communist leader rallies workers to share the factory's profits equally.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin communis (common, shared), passing through French communisme before entering English. It originated from the concept of sharing all things collectively, denoting a political ideology centered on common ownership and communal distribution of resources.
Breakdown
commun- (common, shared, from Latin communis) + -ist (one who practices or advocates), literally meaning 'one who advocates communal ownership'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother hid her books when the communist government took power.”
“The communist leader promised everyone would share pizza equally, but somehow he always got the biggest slice.”
“During the Cold War, being called a communist was a serious accusation in many Western countries.”
“The communist philosopher argued that private property was the root of all evil, while sitting in his private study.”
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