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

Before a lunch at Zhongnanhai, the secretive headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party, Trump asked Xi if he was special for getting to visit the compound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

This time he is expected to dine at the Great Hall of the People, an imposing structure off Tiananmen Square that hosts high-level gatherings of the Chinese Communist Party.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Carman said Lu is neither a spy nor intelligence asset, or a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Takaichi met Saturday with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung as well as top leader To Lam, the Communist Party boss who last month became president as well.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The ANC’s alliance with the Communist Party seemed to trouble them almost as much as the armed struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela