Word
communist
Phoneticscom·mu·nist, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑmjənəst/
UK/kˈɒmjuːnˌɪst/
Definitions
01supporter of the ideology
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who believes that all property should be owned by the community and shared equally.
n. an advocate of a social and economic system based on the common ownership of the means of production.
“The young student became a communist after reading books about social equality.”
“As a committed communist, he spent his weekends distributing pamphlets that argued for the total abolition of private property.”
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02party member
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a member of a political group called the Communist Party.
n. a formal member of a political party that officially espouses the principles of communism.
“In some countries, you must be a communist to hold a high position in the government.”
“The local communist official was responsible for overseeing the distribution of resources within the industrial district.”
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03relating to communism
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing something that follows or relates to the ideas of communism.
adj. relating to, advocating, or characteristic of communism or a Communist Party.
“The country underwent a communist revolution that changed its entire economy.”
“The historian analyzed the impact of communist doctrine on the development of twentieth-century labor unions in Western Europe.”
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04radical or subversive
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal
n. a word sometimes used to describe any person who wants to make big, radical changes to society.
n. a term used, often pejoratively or loosely, to describe any revolutionary or subversive radical regardless of their specific ideology.
“During the protests, some people called the activists communists just because they wanted change.”
“In the heated political climate of the 1950s, any individual who questioned the status quo risked being labeled a communist by their detractors.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “communist” in context.
Verb
01. identify as a communist
“In his youth, he chose to identify as a Communist to protest against social inequality.”
verb + prep + noun
02. persecute the communists
“The military regime began to systematically persecute the Communists during the 1970s.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. avowed communist
“Despite being an avowed Communist, he maintained friendships with several conservative politicians.”
adj + noun
04. hardline communist
“The reforms were met with fierce resistance from hardline Communists within the party.”
adj + noun
05. staunch communist
“She remained a staunch Communist even after the collapse of the Soviet Union.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. generation of communists
“A new generation of Communists is emerging, focusing more on environmental issues and labor rights.”
noun + of + noun
07. persecution of communists
“The historical archives document the widespread persecution of Communists during the Red Scare.”
noun + of + noun
Usage
Often capitalized (Communist) when referring to a member of a specific political party, but may be lowercase (communist) when referring to a general adherent of the ideology.
Real-World Examples
“After his death, state media described Zhu as an "outstanding member of the Chinese Communist Party" and a "time-tested and loyal Communist fighter".” “For those at Balachadi in 1945, this meant relocating to a country under the thumb of the communist power that had deported them to Siberia in the first place.” “Recruited by Czech Communist Arnold Deutsch , the Cambridge Five were avowed Communists who either quit their membership in the party or never joined it in order to provide cover for their work.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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