Communist Party

American  

noun

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

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Communist Party British  

noun

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

2. (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

Takaichi met Saturday with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung as well as top leader To Lam, the Communist Party boss who last month became president as well.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Lam, who became president this month in addition to Communist Party boss, is pushing a "new growth model" that prioritises digital and technological innovation as Vietnam aims to escape the "middle-income trap".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The Communist Party of Vietnam has always preferred collective leadership shared among the four most senior national positions, now expanded to five, known as the "five pillars".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The diaries provide an insider’s view of the Chinese Communist Party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Before long, Henri's beliefs led him to found the Communist Party of Egypt.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau