Stalinism

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːlɪˌnɪzəm/

Definitions of Stalinism

noun a political theory advocating centralized control of economic and political matters under a dictatorship

Example Sentences

A1 Stalinism was a political system in the Soviet Union.

A2 Many people suffered under Stalinism.

B1 The effects of Stalinism can still be seen in some countries today.

B2 Stalinism was characterized by a cult of personality around Joseph Stalin.

C1 Historians continue to debate the legacy of Stalinism.

C2 Stalinism led to widespread purges and human rights abuses.

Examples of Stalinism in a Sentence

formal Stalinism was the political and economic policies implemented by Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union.

informal Some people still debate the impact of Stalinism on Russian society.

slang I heard that guy is really into Stalinism, like he's obsessed with it.

figurative The strict rules and control in that company make it feel like a form of Stalinism.

Grammatical Forms of Stalinism

• plural: Stalinisms
• comparative: more Stalinist
• superlative: most Stalinist
• present tense: Stalinism
• future tense: will Stalinism
• perfect tense: has Stalinism
• continuous tense: is Stalinism
• singular: Stalinism
• positive degree: Stalinism
• infinitive: to Stalinism
• gerund: Stalinism
• participle: Stalinist

Origin and Evolution of Stalinism

First Known Use: 1951 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Stalinism' originated from the name of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the political ideology and policies associated with Stalin, the term 'Stalinism' has evolved to also encompass a broader range of authoritarian practices and cults of personality in other contexts.