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Leninism

Syllabification: (Le·nin·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈlenəˌnizəm/

Definition of Leninism

noun

  • Marxism as interpreted and applied by Lenin.

Derivatives

Leninist

noun & adjective

Leninite

Pronunciation: /-ˌnīt/

noun & adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Lenin (see Lenin, Vladimir Ilich)

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Definition of Leninism in the British & World English dictionary

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