Communist Party

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noun

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

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Origin of Communist Party

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby Communist Party

Communism Peak, communist, Communist China, communistic, Communist Manifesto, Communist Party, communitarian, communitas, community, community antenna television, community association

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How to use Communist Party in a sentence

Stakhanov’s personal striving, commitment, potential and passion led to the emergence of a new ideal figure in the imagination of Stalin’s Communist Party.
Today’s intense work culture has its roots in Soviet mining|Peter Watt|July 5, 2021|Quartz
The individuals sanctioned, Zhu Hailun, Wang Junzheng, Wang Mingshan, and Chen Mingguo, are Communist Party officials.
The EU is sanctioning China for the first time since Tiananmen Square|Annabelle Timsit|March 22, 2021|Quartz
Ma came of age in the 1990s, under then-Communist Party leader Jiang Zemin, when “civil society was strong and everybody was setting up environmental organizations and NGOs,” Schell said.
Where is Jack Ma? Social media buzz about the famous billionaire puts spotlight on Chinese tech.|Jeanne Whalen|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
The Alibaba case is a “significant step” in China’s anti-monopolistic regulations on the internet industry, said an opinion piece published in the official newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party.
China’s e-commerce titan Alibaba hit with antitrust probe|Rita Liao|December 24, 2020|TechCrunch

In March, Ren Zhiqiang, then a high-profile member of the ruling Communist Party, referred to China’s president a “clown” over his handling of the coronavirus.
China’s jailing of an outspoken property tycoon is a warning to its elites: Stay quiet|Jane Li|September 22, 2020|Quartz
The Communist Party of China gets a bad rap for cracking down on religion.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma|Brendon Hong|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The Thai military is making the Chinese communist party look liberal right now,” Adams told The Daily Beast.
‘The Hunger Games’ Stars Silent on Thai Protesters|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To be fair, Ma provided the only safe answer to that question, if “safe” means acceptable to the Chinese Communist Party.
Alibaba’s Dark Side: Censoring Customers|Brendon Hong|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some are hung by individuals who are vying for membership within the Chinese Communist Party.
Chinese Tourists Are Taking Hong Kong Protest Selfies|Brendon Hong|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But events in the Special Administrative Region are enormously important to the Communist Party leadership in Beijing.
Occupy Hong Kong Hangs On|Lennox Samuels|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now, you say here that you were told that the subject was a member of the Communist Party.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Some ministers get drawn into organizations, some of which are under the domination of the Communist Party.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
We have had no credible evidence that they have been related to the Communist Party in this country.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
There is nothing to indicate that he had ever been a member of the Communist Party.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
There was no fraud committed, and there was no evidence that he was a member of the Communist Party or active in it.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for Communist Party

Communist Party

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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