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

As concerns mounted, China's ruling Communist Party released a ten-point action plan, declaring "a war against pollution".

From Barron's

This new plan, the 15th under Communist Party rule, will continue with a focus on AI and quantum technology and double down on other key areas in the physical world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some have waded through turgid Communist Party documents in search of subtle shifts in tone and vocabulary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese Australian dissident artist Badiucao, known for his content against the Chinese Communist Party, posted drawings of the athletes recently.

From BBC

Mr. Dikötter writes that it “made Mao into a household name and became the basis for all subsequent accounts of the rise of the Communist Party, and by implication of the history of modern China.”

From The Wall Street Journal