Marxism-Leninism

British  

noun

1. the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressing that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism

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Marxism-Leninism Cultural  

1. The doctrines of Marxism as applied by Lenin, a founder of the Soviet Union, to the building of Marxist nations. With Karl Marx (see also Marx), Lenin called for a classless society in which all means of production would be commonly owned (communism). Unlike some Marxists, however, Lenin stressed bold, revolutionary action and insisted that a strong Communist party would be needed in a Marxist nation to direct the efforts of the workers. Lenin also argued that capitalist nations resort to aggressive imperialist moves as they decline and that Marxist nations must therefore be prepared for war. Eventually, according to Marxism-Leninism, the rigid governmental structures that have characterized the former Soviet Union and other Marxist nations will not be necessary; the “withering away of the state” will occur. A major problem for Marxism-Leninism has been the difficulty of abandoning these governmental structures. (Compare capitalism and imperialism.)

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Other Word Forms

• Marxist-Leninist noun

Example Sentences

Sossinsky was instructed to sign an application form for classes in Marxism-Leninism but could not bring himself to do it.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023

It adds that China conducts foreign relations "under the guidance of" the political ideologies of Xi Jinping, Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Marxism-Leninism, among others.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

The comments reflect a major shift in policy under Mr. Xi, who has sought to revive communism under his brand of ideology known as Marxism-Leninism with Chinese characteristics for a new era.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Then some of the principal organizers, including Sadaukai, rejected the united front strategy favored by Black nationalists and adopted Marxism-Leninism.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2022

Additional party statements insisted that each country must be allowed to apply the principles of Marxism-Leninism to its own particular conditions and that no general line for all parties could be established.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.