marxism
Syllables: Marx·ism/ˈmɑɹk.sɪ.zəm/
marxism is the alternative letter-case form of Marxism.
Noun capitalized: Marxism
Marxism (countable and uncountable, plural Marxisms)
- The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
- Synonyms:
- scientific socialism
- The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.
- Any left-wing ideology, government regulations, or policies promoting a welfare state, nationalisation, etc.
Synonyms of marxism
Forms of marxism
| plural | marxisms |
|---|---|
| plural | Marxisms |
Origin of marxism
From Marx + -ism.
Words formed from marxism
Phrases with marxism
Questions about marxism
- What does marxism mean?
- Marxism means the socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
- What is marxism the alternative letter-case form of?
- Marxism is the alternative letter-case form of Marxism.
- What part of speech is marxism?
- Marxism is a noun.
- How do you pronounce marxism?
- Marxism is pronounced /ˈmɑɹk.sɪ.zəm/ (US).
- What is the plural of marxism?
- The plural of marxism is marxisms.
Words near marxism in the dictionary
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