Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marxism

Noun

/ˈmɑːrksɪzm/

Definition

A social, political, and economic theory based on the ideas of Karl Marx, advocating for a classless system and the abolition of private property.

Examples

Marxism has inspired numerous social movements around the world.
The professor explained the principles of Marxism in detail during the lecture.
Many late 19th and 20th-century political ideologies were influenced by Marxism.

Meaning

Marxism seeks to analyze and critique society’s structures, especially the capitalist framework, promoting social change and the empowerment of the working class.