Maoism

[ mou-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the political, social, economic, and military theories and policies advocated by Mao Zedong ( def ), as those concerning revolutionary movements and guerrilla warfare.

Maoism

/ ˈmaʊɪzəm /

noun

1. Marxism-Leninism as interpreted by Mao Tse-tung: distinguished by its theory of guerrilla warfare and its emphasis on the revolutionary potential of the peasantry
2. adherence to or reverence for Mao Tse-tung and his teachings

Maoism

1. The doctrines of Mao Zedong , most notably the doctrine that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to be kept in touch with the people. ( See Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution .)

Derived Forms

• ˈMaoist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• Maoist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maoism¹

First recorded in 1950–55; Mao (Zedong) ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

Nobody ever reads the last few chapters, which are all about Maoism.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• communism