marxism

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. a political program that aims to give power to the working class and end private ownership of businesses.

n. a revolutionary political program aiming to establish a dictatorship of the proletariat as a transitional stage toward a stateless, classless society.

“The local political group was founded on the principles of Marxism.”

“The revolutionary leaders sought to implement a pure form of Marxism, nationalizing all major industries and redistributing land to the peasantry.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Informal

n. a word sometimes used to criticize any government policy that involves high taxes or social welfare.

n. a derogatory label applied to various left-wing or interventionist policies, often regardless of their actual connection to Marx's theories.

“The politician accused his opponent of Marxism just because he wanted to increase the minimum wage.”

“In the heat of the election, any proposal for increased public spending was dismissed by critics as creeping Marxism.”