ultraleftism

noun — 3 senses

ultraleftism

noun

US, UK /ˌʌl.tɹəˈlɛf.tɪzəm/

Etymology From ultraleft + -ism. By surface analysis, ultra- + leftism.

1

Usually The ideology of the ultraleft, associated with left communism, characterized by a rejection of both social democracy and state socialism in favor of traditional Marxism, including opposition to Leninism and the vanguard party.

2

Broadly, Specifically, Usually Italian left communism; Bordigism.

3

Derogatory, Usually Extreme or uncompromising leftist ideology, especially strict adherence to orthodox Marxism.

Related terms
ultraleftist, ultraleft

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