communism
nounmasculine/komuˈniʒmu/medium
co·mu·nis·mo
Definition
A political, economic, and social doctrine advocating collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of social classes.
Communism was a dominant ideology in the 20th century.
The book analyzes the history of communism in Europe.
Common collocations
doctrine of communismfall of communismcommunist party
Etymology
Do francês 'communisme', do latim 'communis' (comum).