Revolutionary Ideologies

noun A person who follows the political and social beliefs of Mao Zedong, the Chinese communist leader.

adjective Relating to or characteristic of Mao Zedong or his ideas, especially in a revolutionary or militant way.

• The Maoist rebels have been active in the region for decades.
• I heard the Maoists are planning another attack.
• Those Maoist guys are really causing trouble.
• His radical ideas were considered Maoist by his colleagues.

noun a person who follows the ideas of Karl Marx, a philosopher and economist who believed in socialism and communism

adjective relating to or supporting the ideas of Karl Marx

• The professor lectured on the principles of Marxist economics.
• My friend is a hardcore Marxist and loves discussing political theory.
• I heard that guy is a total Marxist, always talking about revolution and stuff.
• Her approach to solving problems is very Marxist, always focusing on class struggle.