Communist Party
Americannoun
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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His eldest brother, singer-playwright Paavalar Varadharajan, performed at Communist Party events in the 1950s, when the party wielded significant influence in the region.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“The core strategy of the Cuban Communist Party is survival.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It dates back to the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party won control of China and the losing Kuomintang forces retreated to Taiwan, setting up their own government.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
This time he is expected to dine at the Great Hall of the People, an imposing structure off Tiananmen Square that hosts high-level gatherings of the Chinese Communist Party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Fie joined the Communist Party, impressed by the party’s will ingness to speak out against Hitler.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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