Definition and Synonyms for Communism

Definition of Communism

1. A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership Noun
2. A political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "Communism"

Hyponims for word "Communism"

Lexical Analysis for "Communism"

communistic
Adjective
derivation
2
1. relating to or marked by communism
2. relating to or marked by communism
communist
Noun
derivation
4
1. a socialist who advocates communism
2. a member of the communist party
3. a socialist who advocates communism
4. a member of the communist party
communize
Verb
derivation
4
1. make into property owned by the state
2. make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles
3. make into property owned by the state
4. make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles

Etymology for Communism

etymologically related Trotskyism
etymologically related communism