ultraleftism
nounUS, 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