Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bolshevize

Verb

ˈbôl-ˌshe-ˌvīz

Definition

To adopt or promote the principles or methods of the Bolsheviks, particularly their revolutionary tactics and ideologies.

Examples

After the revolution, the movement sought to bolshevize the working class.
Many activists in the early 20th century aimed to bolshevize their political approaches.

Meaning

The term ‘bolshevize’ refers to the act of aligning oneself with the beliefs, practices, or strategies of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, known for its role in the Russian Revolution.