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Marxist

[ mahrk-sist ]

/ ˈmɑrk sɪst /

noun

an adherent of Karl Marx or his theories.

adjective

of Karl Marx or his theories.

Origin of Marxist

First recorded in 1885–90; Marx + -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM Marxist

non-Marx·ist, adjective, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Marxist

communist fascist Marxist socialist

Example sentences from the Web for marxist

He does not hesitate to hide some Marxist books from her library because she fears that the military could use them against her.

How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF |Jason Berry |December 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“The song was awkward for Marxist critics because of its apathetic character,” the scholar Franz Mennemeier noted.

Brecht's Mercenary Mother Courage Turns 75 |Katie Baker |September 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Should an avowed Marxist professor whose field of study is the 0.01 percent therefore be paid $15,000,000 a year?

That’s All a Nobel Prize Winner Gets Paid? |Michael Tomasky |April 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But the tell came when Dononue was asked about Rush Limbaugh's denuncation of the pope as a "Marxist."

Darks Days for Bill Donohue |Michael Tomasky |December 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

But Limbaugh calls Francis a Marxist, and Donohue says Limbaugh is within his rights.

Darks Days for Bill Donohue |Michael Tomasky |December 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
It is my impression I spoke of him as he spoke of himself as a Marxist.

Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Did Oswald tell you he was a member of any Marxist or Communist group?

Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Well, he did definitely always before and after have a Marxist bias.

Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Do you remember that he questioned you whether you were familiar or knew of Oswald's Marxist leanings?

Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Because he told me on several occasions that, "You know, I believe that he's just an idealistical Marxist."

Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for marxist

Marxist

/ (ˈmɑːksɪst) /

noun

a follower of Marxism

adjective

(of an economic or political theory) analogous to or derived from the doctrines of Karl Marx

of or relating to Marx, Marxism, or Marxists and their theories