Revolutionary Movements

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who believes in or advocates for anarchism, a political theory that advocates for the abolition of all forms of government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without the use of force or authority

  • The anarchist group planned a peaceful protest in the city center.
  • I heard that Joe considers himself an anarchist and doesn't believe in following rules.
  • That guy is such an anarchist, he's always causing trouble.
  • In the realm of creativity, the artist can be seen as an anarchist, breaking free from traditional norms.

noun A political party that advocates for a communist form of government and society

  • The Communist Party is a political party that advocates for a classless society.
  • I heard that the Communist Party is gaining support in the upcoming election.
  • The Communist Party is all about sharing the wealth, man.
  • Joining the Communist Party felt like joining a family that fights for equality.

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

adjective relating to or characteristic of communism

  • The Communist party in the country is gaining popularity among the working class.
  • My grandpa used to be a Communist back in the day.
  • Don't listen to him, he's just a crazy Communist.
  • The idea of sharing everything equally is like a Communist dream.

noun a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces

  • The guerrilla fighters launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.
  • The guerrilla group is planning their next move in the jungle.
  • The guerrilla squad is always one step ahead of their opponents.
  • In marketing, guerrilla tactics refer to unconventional strategies used to promote a product or service.

noun the theories and practices associated with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

  • Marxism is a social, political, and economic theory originated by Karl Marx.
  • Some people believe in the principles of Marxism as a way to understand society.
  • I'm not really into all that Marxism stuff, it's too heavy for me.
  • In the world of business, some see competition as a reflection of Marxist ideology.

noun a situation in which a large group of people act in an unruly and often violent way, without regard for law or order

  • Mob rule is a dangerous form of governance that undermines the rule of law.
  • We can't let mob rule dictate how we run our neighborhood.
  • I'm not about to let mob rule ruin our plans for the party.
  • In the world of social media, mob rule can quickly take over and silence opposing viewpoints.

noun A formal gathering of representatives or delegates from different regions or groups within a nation to discuss and make decisions on matters of national importance.

  • The members of the national assembly convened to discuss the new legislation.
  • The national assembly is meeting today to talk about some new laws.
  • The national assembly is getting together to hash out some stuff.
  • The national assembly is like a puzzle, with each piece representing a different viewpoint.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'state' is a noun as it refers to a political community or territory.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. 'Third' is an adjective as it specifies the order of the state in relation to others.

  • In political theory, the third state is often referred to as the common people or the working class.
  • The third state is basically just regular folks like you and me.
  • The third state is where the real people are at.
  • The third state represents the backbone of society, keeping everything running smoothly.

noun a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across the Middle East in early 2011

  • The Arab Spring was a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across the Middle East in early 2011.
  • Do you remember when the Arab Spring started back in 2011?
  • The Arab Spring was a game-changer in the Middle East, shaking things up big time.
  • The Arab Spring was like a wildfire, spreading rapidly and igniting change throughout the region.