communism

/kəˈmyunɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A political and economic ideology that advocates for a classless, stateless, and equal society, often achieved through collective ownership and control of the means of production.

“The country has been experimenting with communism for over a decade, but the results have been mixed.”

2. noun

A system in which there is no private ownership of the means of production, and all goods and services are distributed based on need rather than market principles.

“The socialist party proposed implementing communism in the state, but the plan faced significant opposition from business owners.”

3. noun

A political system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, often through a centralized government.

“The professor discussed the differences between communism and socialism during the lecture.”

4. noun

A theory or system of social organization based on the common ownership of the means of production and the absence of social classes.

“The philosopher argued that communism is the only way to achieve true equality among people.”

Synonyms

  • collectivism
  • socialism

Antonyms

  • capitalism
  • individualism