Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bolshevism

Noun

/ˈbɔlʃəˌvɪzəm/

Definition

Bolshevism is a political ideology and movement that originated in the early 20th century, particularly associated with the Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin.

Examples

Bolshevism played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
The rise of Bolshevism led to the formation of the Soviet Union.

Meaning

The term refers to the principles and practices of the Bolsheviks, emphasizing revolutionary socialism and the establishment of a dictatorship of the proletariat aimed at overthrowing capitalist systems.