🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

公社主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōngshè zhǔyì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Communalism/ˌkɒmjʊˈnælɪzəm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"公社主义强调社区的共同利益。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A political and social system that emphasizes the importance of community and collective ownership over individualism.

    "In a communalist society, resources are shared among members to promote equality and cooperation."
  2. 2

    A doctrine advocating for the establishment of a community-based political system.

    "The activists promoted communalism as a way to empower local populations and reduce reliance on centralized government."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'communalism' originates from the French word 'communalisme', which emerged in the 19th century during discussions about community and collective ownership. It evolved to describe a political and social philosophy emphasizing the importance of community in governance and social organization.

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