Communist Party

American  

noun

1. a political party advocating the principles of communism, especially as developed by Marx and Lenin.

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Communist Party British  

noun

1. (in non-Communist countries) a political party advocating Communism

2. (in Communist countries) the single official party of the state, composed of those who officially espouse Communism

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Etymology

Origin of Communist Party

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Doing so has long been illegal under the Communist Party, though for years many such churches were quietly tolerated.

From The Wall Street Journal

He focused on rousing fervor around what he called China’s growing “national power,” industrial and military prowess, as well as the Communist Party’s efforts to root out corruption and defend Chinese sovereignty.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mayors of China's major cities have powerful patrons in the Communist Party's top committee and strong performance incentives, making these posts "important stepping stones for further promotions", according to Brookings Institution.

From BBC

China’s Communist Party has craved military self-sufficiency since taking power in 1949.

From The Wall Street Journal

A striking series of photos from Beijing later in 2019 show Sun participating in festivities marking the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule of China.

From The Wall Street Journal