Communist Party
Americannoun
noun
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(in non-Communist countries) a political party advocating Communism
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(in Communist countries) the single official party of the state, composed of those who officially espouse Communism
Etymology
Origin of Communist Party
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Communist party leader Dimitris Koutsoumbas told reporters on Monday the investigation was closed "hurriedly", leaving "huge gaps" in the case.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The plan to raise retirement ages is part of a series of resolutions adopted last week at a five-yearly top-level Communist party meeting, known as the Third Plenum.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024
Olga’s Czechoslovakia was part of the Soviet bloc, but she was the only member of her team who had refused to sign on with the Communist party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024
After the 1989 fall of Communist rule, he worked as a government lawyer, won a seat in parliament under the renamed Communist party, and represented Slovakia at the European Court for Human Rights.
From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023
At no time had I felt at home in the Communist party.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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