Leninism
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noun
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the political and economic theories of Lenin
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another name for Marxism-Leninism
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China’s strengths and weaknesses also flow from an unprecedented combination of Leninism and capitalism.
From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2020
One would introduce me to what Leninism was.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 25, 2019
I don't see how you can conflate the leader of the British Labour Party and Leninism or Communism.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2017
At the same time, he knew the military limitations of the militias, was never going to be convinced by his own side’s incipient Leninism, and remained a supporter of the Republic.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2014
It came to be used interchangeably with Leninism, as a synonym.
From Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy by Spargo, John
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