Communist Party

American

noun

a political party advocating the principles of communism, especially as developed by Marx and Lenin.

Communist Party British

noun

(in non-Communist countries) a political party advocating Communism
(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

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Cuba's economy needs "urgent changes" to overcome a major crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a speech to Communist Party leaders broadcast on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Before a lunch at Zhongnanhai, the secretive headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party, Trump asked Xi if he was special for getting to visit the compound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Castro, 94, stepped down as Cuban Communist Party leader in 2021, ending his family's more than half a century in power.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Live images streamed before the leaders arrived showed a jovial atmosphere, with several among the top brass of China's ruling Communist Party seen chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The only exemptions were mothers who already had four children or women with significant standing in the Communist Party.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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