Meaning of the word communist in English

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communist

US /ˈkɑː.m.jə.nɪst/

UK /ˈkɑː.m.jə.nɪst/

a person who supports or advocates the principles of communism.

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He was accused of being a communist during the Cold War.

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Many young people became communists in the early 20th century.

Synonym:

Marxist socialist Leninist

relating to or supporting communism.

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The country adopted a communist economic system.

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They discussed the impact of communist ideology on society.

Synonym:

Marxist socialist Leninist

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