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communist

[ kom-yuh-nist ]
/ ˈkɒm yə nɪst /
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noun

(initial capital letter) a member of the Communist Party or movement.
an advocate of communism.
a person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes.
(usually initial capital letter) a Communard.

adjective

(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Communist Party or to Communism.
pertaining to communists or communism.

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Nearby words

  1. communionist,
  2. communique,
  3. communiqué,
  4. communism,
  5. communism peak,
  6. communist china,
  7. communist international,
  8. communist manifesto,
  9. communist party,
  10. communistic

Origin of communist

From the French word communiste, dating back to 1835–45. See common, -ist
Related forms
Can be confusedcommunist fascist Marxist socialist
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Examples from the Web for anti-communist

British Dictionary definitions for anti-communist (1 of 2)

anti-Communist

noun

a person who is opposed to Communisma staunch anti-Communist

adjective

opposed to Communisma big anti-Communist demonstration

British Dictionary definitions for anti-communist (2 of 2)

communist

/ (ˈkɒmjʊnɪst) /

noun

adjective

of, characterized by, favouring, or relating to communism; communistic
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Culture definitions for anti-communist

communist

A supporter of communism.

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