Communist

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑm.jən.ɪst/

Definitions of Communist

noun a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather was a Communist.

A2 The Communist party won the election.

B1 The Communist ideology promotes equality.

B2 The Communist regime was overthrown in a revolution.

C1 The Communist government implemented strict policies.

C2 The Communist leader was known for his authoritarian rule.

adjective relating to or characteristic of communism

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather grew up in a Communist country.

A2 The Communist party held a rally in the city center.

B1 The Communist regime implemented strict censorship laws.

B2 The Communist government nationalized key industries.

C1 The Communist ideology shaped the country's economic policies.

C2 The Communist leader's authoritarian rule led to widespread protests.

Examples of Communist in a Sentence

formal The Communist party in the country is gaining popularity among the working class.

informal My grandpa used to be a Communist back in the day.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a crazy Communist.

figurative The idea of sharing everything equally is like a Communist dream.

Grammatical Forms of Communist

• past tense: Communists
• plural: Communists
• comparative: more Communist
• superlative: most Communist
• present tense: Communist
• future tense: will be Communist
• perfect tense: have been Communist
• continuous tense: is being Communist
• singular: Communist
• positive degree: Communist
• infinitive: to be Communist
• gerund: being Communist
• participle: Communizing

Origin and Evolution of Communist

First Known Use: 1840 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Communist' originated from the French word 'communiste', which was derived from the Latin word 'communis' meaning 'common'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Communist' was first used in the mid-19th century to describe advocates of the political ideology of Communism, which promotes the collective ownership of property and the elimination of social classes. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various forms of Marxist ideologies and political movements around the world.