Definitions

1. noun

A Marxist ideology based on the theories and policies of Vladimir Lenin, especially in relation to the establishment and maintenance of a socialist state through a vanguard party.

“The politician’s policies were seen as a form of Leninism, seeking to bring about a socialist revolution through a small group of dedicated revolutionaries.”

2. noun

A system of government and economics based on the ideas of Lenin, characterized by a strong central authority and a planned economy.

“The authoritarian regime was accused of implementing a form of Leninism, suppressing opposition and controlling the means of production.”