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marxist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈmɑɹksəst// marx·ist

n. someone who follows the ideas of Karl Marx. They believe that society is shaped by the struggle between workers and the people who own the factories and businesses.

n. a supporter of the political and economic theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Refers to an adherent of the belief that class struggle is the central engine of historical change and that capitalism will eventually be replaced by socialism.


SIMPLE

The professor is a well-known Marxist.

CONTEXTUAL

As a dedicated Marxist, she argued that the new labor laws did not go far enough to protect the working class.

COMPLEX

While some scholars focus on his economic data, others analyze him as a Marxist who prioritizes the social relations of production over simple market statistics.

Synonyms
Origin

From Marx + -ist. Piecewise doublet of Marxista.

Usage

When referring to the specific political identity or the academic school of thought, it is usually capitalized.

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