Communism

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmjəˌnɪzəm/

Communism (noun)

  1. A political system where all property is owned by the community, and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.
  2. A theory from Karl Marx advocating for a classless society where the means of production are communally owned.

Examples

  • In communism, resources are owned collectively by the community.
  • Communism promotes equal distribution of wealth among all members.

Common collocations: collective ownership, equal distribution, community resources, Marxist principles, abolish class distinctions

Synonyms of Communism

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Communism

  • economic systems
  • social philosophies