communism — A political theory advocating collective ownership of property and the organization of society where goods are owned in common
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A political theory advocating collective ownership of property and the organization of society where goods are owned in common
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmjənɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said that under communism, everyone shared the same dream - getting toilet paper!
- The professor explained how theoretical communism differs significantly from its historical implementations.
- In true communism, there would be no social classes, no money, and probably no lines at Starbucks either.
communism
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmjənɪzəm/]
A political theory advocating collective ownership of property and the organization of society where goods are owned in common
Under communism, villagers share the harvest equally from one common storehouse.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'communis' (common, shared), passing through French 'communisme' before entering English. The modern ideological meaning was established in the mid-19th century as Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels systematized the theory.
Breakdown
communis (common, shared) + -ism (doctrine, system, practice). The suffix -ism denotes a political ideology or system of beliefs.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always said that under communism, everyone shared the same dream - getting toilet paper!”
“The professor explained how theoretical communism differs significantly from its historical implementations.”
“In true communism, there would be no social classes, no money, and probably no lines at Starbucks either.”
“Many Eastern European countries transitioned from communism to capitalism in the 1990s.”
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