Maoism

[ mou-iz-uhm ]

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

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Origin of Maoism

1
First recorded in 1950–55; Mao (Zedong) + -ism

Other words from Maoism

  • Maoist, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Maoism

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

Derived forms of Maoism

  • Maoist, noun, adjective

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Cultural definitions for Maoism

Maoism

[ (mow-iz-uhm) ]


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.)

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