Bolshevism

[ bohl-shuh-viz-uhm, bol- ]

/ ˈboʊl ʃəˌvɪz əm, ˈbɒl- /

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the doctrines, methods, or procedure of the Bolsheviks.

(sometimes lowercase) the principles or practices of ultraradical socialists or political ultraradicals generally.

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Also bol·she·vism, Bol·she·vik·ism, bol·she·vik·ism

[bohl-shuh-vi-kiz-uhm, bol-]. /ˈboʊl ʃə vɪˌkɪz əm, ˈbɒl-/.

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshev(ik) + -ism

an·ti-Bol·she·vism, nounnon-Bol·she·vism, nounpro·Bol·she·vism, noun

What Tismaneau is clear on is how Bolshevism and Nazism both desired a scapegoat to achieve their end goals.
Communism and Fascism: The Reason They Are So Similar|J.P. O’Malley|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
While Bolshevism was a dictatorship of the proletariat, Nazism was a dictatorship with a voting consensus behind it.
Communism and Fascism: The Reason They Are So Similar|J.P. O’Malley|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bolshevism was the linchpin that held all the other facets of conspiracy together.
Soviet Communism’s Collapse Left America’s Far Right Without a Real Foe|Lee Siegel|April 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Whilst Bolshevism sets out to destroy Capitalism at a blow, Socialism prefers a more gradual process.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster

Syndicalism and bolshevism involve speedy and drastic action—hence the force of their appeal.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park
We cannot wonder that such conditions prove prolific breeders of bolshevism and similar "isms."
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park
The rôle of Jews in social revolution and particularly in Bolshevism hardly needs comment.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster
That in our own country Jews are playing a part in the background of Bolshevism is again evident.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster