communist

[ kom-yuh-nist ]
/ ˈkɒm yə nɪst /
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noun

(initial capital letter) a member of the Communist Party or movement.
an advocate of communism.
a person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes.
(usually initial capital letter) a Communard.

adjective

(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Communist Party or to Communism.
pertaining to communists or communism.

Origin of communist

From the French word communiste, dating back to 1835–45. See common, -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM communist

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH communist

communist fascist Marxist socialist

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Words related to communistic

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British Dictionary definitions for communistic (1 of 2)

communistic
/ (ˌkɒmjʊˈnɪstɪk) /

adjective

of, characteristic of, or relating to communism

Derived forms of communistic

communistically, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for communistic (2 of 2)

communist
/ (ˈkɒmjʊnɪst) /

noun

adjective

of, characterized by, favouring, or relating to communism; communistic

Cultural definitions for communistic

communist

A supporter of communism.