Definition of Communism

1. Noun. A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership.

Generic synonyms: Socialism, Socialist Economy
Specialized synonyms: Bolshevism, Collectivism, Sovietism
Derivative terms: Communist, Communist, Communistic, Communize, Communize

2. Noun. A political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society.

Definition of Communism

1. n. A scheme of equalizing the social conditions of life; specifically, a scheme which contemplates the abolition of inequalities in the possession of property, as by distributing all wealth equally to all, or by holding all wealth in common for the equal use and advantage of all.

Definition of Communism

1. Noun. The ideology of political parties that use the term ''Communist'' in their names, usually Marxist and Leninist. ¹

2. Noun. The socio-economic system based on such parties' ideologies. ¹

3. Noun. (US informal) A state of affairs perceived as oppressive, overly arbitrary, or totalitarian. ¹

4. Noun. Any political philosophy or ideology advocating holding the production of resources collectively. ¹

5. Noun. Any political social system that implements a communist political philosophy. ¹

6. Noun. The international socialist society where classes and the state no longer exist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Communism

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Medical Definition of Communism

1. A totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production with the professed aim of establishing a classless society. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Communism

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communicology
communifake
communing
communion table
communion wafer
communionlike
communions
communique
communiques
communisation
communise
communised
communises
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communism
communisms
communist
communist bandit
communist economy
communistic
communistically
communists
communitarian
communitarianism
communitarians
communitas
communities
communitization
community

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