Communist Party
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noun
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(in non-Communist countries) a political party advocating Communism
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(in Communist countries) the single official party of the state, composed of those who officially espouse Communism
Etymology
Origin of Communist Party
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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But the plan has been delayed by fierce opposition from nearby residents, rights groups and critics of China's ruling Communist Party, to the frustration of the Chinese government.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The island's Communist Party is trying to withstand its biggest crisis since the death of longtime leader Fidel Castro and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
I don’t think anyone can, or should, draw a straight medical line from a Communist Party censure to a cancer diagnosis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Communist Party of Vietnam in 1986 launched a program called Doi Moi, or renovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The proposal was ratified, and in preparation for the Day of Protest, we closed ranks with the SAIC, the APO, and the Communist Party.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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