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Maoism
[ mou-iz-uhm ]
noun
- the political, social, economic, and military theories and policies advocated by Mao Zedong ( def ), as those concerning revolutionary movements and guerrilla warfare.
Maoism
/ ˈmaʊɪzəm /
noun
- Marxism-Leninism as interpreted by Mao Tse-tung: distinguished by its theory of guerrilla warfare and its emphasis on the revolutionary potential of the peasantry
- adherence to or reverence for Mao Tse-tung and his teachings
Maoism
- The doctrines of Mao Zedong , most notably the doctrine that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to be kept in touch with the people. ( See Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution .)
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- ˈMaoist, nounadjective
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- Maoist noun adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Maoism1
First recorded in 1950–55; Mao (Zedong) ( def ) + -ism
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Nobody ever reads the last few chapters, which are all about Maoism.
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