Bolshevistic

American

[bohl-shuh-vis-tik, bol-] / ˌboʊl ʃəˈvɪs tɪk, ˌbɒl- /

Or bolshevistic

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Bolshevists or Bolshevism.

Other Word Forms

Bolshevistically adverb
anti-Bolshevistic adjective
bolshevistically adverb
non-Bolshevistic adjective
pro-Bolshevistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Bolshevistic

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshevist + -ic

Example Sentences

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Whatever may be thought of the unfortunate phases of this movement toward closely organized group consciousness, however Bolshevistic it may be said to be, it must be recognized that class consciousness has come to stay.

From Project Gutenberg

No taint of Bolshevistic snarling Poisons the atmosphere of Larling, And infants in the throes of teething Become seraphical at Seething.

From Project Gutenberg

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