Maoism
[ mou-iz-uhm ]
/ ˈmaʊ ɪz əm /
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noun
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
First recorded in 1950–55; Mao (Zedong) + -ism
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British Dictionary definitions for Maoism
Maoism
/ (ˈmaʊɪzəm) /
noun
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
adherence to or reverence for Mao Tse-tung and his teachings
Derived forms of Maoism
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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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