Maoism
noun
the political, social, economic, and military theories and policies advocated by Mao Zedong, as those concerning revolutionary movements and guerrilla warfare.
Maoist
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a word derived from
Maoism.
Example Sentences
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Today it is again one of the least Maoist places you could imagine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Her father Alberto, who ruled from 1990 to 2000, won praise for crushing Maoist rebels and taming hyperinflation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
You do not need to be a Maoist to think this situation makes no sense.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
The government’s aim was to reduce the rate of population growth, which had risen rapidly during the Maoist era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
In his speeches he managed a clever mix of pertinent local issues and grand Maoist rhetoric, which sounded even grander in Malayalam.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
