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English Lexicon

Communist

/ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who supports or advocates for the political ideology of communism.

    "The communist party organized a rally to promote their vision of a classless society."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of communism or its supporters.

    "The communist regime implemented policies aimed at redistributing wealth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the French 'communiste', originating in the mid-19th century in the context of utopian and revolutionary socialist movements. It combines the root 'commune' (meaning a sharing community) with the suffix '-ist' denoting an adherent or follower.

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