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Leninesque

Leninesque adjective: reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.

Adjective

Leninesque (comparative more Leninesque, superlative most Leninesque)

  1. Reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.
    • This was in part due to the organization's reputed Leninesque discipline, dedication, and revolutionary lifestyle.2007, Namhee Lee, The Making of Minjung, page 254
    • The piece of art portrayed South African President Jacob Zuma in a proud, Leninesque pose with his genitalia exposed.2012, Lyombe Eko, New Media, Old Regimes, page 369

Forms of Leninesque

comparativemore Leninesque
superlativemost Leninesque

Origin of Leninesque

From Lenin + -esque.

Questions about Leninesque

What does Leninesque mean?
Leninesque means reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.
What part of speech is Leninesque?
Leninesque is an adjective.

Words near Leninesque in the dictionary

  1. leniment
  2. leniments
  3. Lenin
  4. Lenina
  5. Lenine
  6. Leninesque
  7. Leningrad
  8. Leningrader
  9. Leningraders
  10. Leningradian
  11. leningradite

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