Marxism
nounUS /ˈmɑɹk.sɪ.zəm/
Etymology From Marx + -ism.
1
The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
2
The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.
3
Western, Colloquial, Derogatory, Often Any left-wing ideology, government regulations, or policies promoting a welfare state, nationalisation, etc.
- Derived terms
- creative Marxism, cultural Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, racial Marxism