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Marxism

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːksɪz(ə)m/
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Definition of Marxism

noun

[mass noun]
  • the political and economic theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, later developed by their followers to form the basis of communism.

Central to Marxist theory is an explanation of social change in terms of economic factors, according to which the means of production provide the economic base which influences or determines the political and ideological superstructure. Marx and Engels predicted the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism by the proletariat and the eventual attainment of a classless communist society

Derivatives

Marxist

noun & adjective

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