Marxism-Leninism

British  

noun

1. the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressing that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism

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Marxism-Leninism Cultural  

1. The doctrines of Marxism as applied by Lenin, a founder of the Soviet Union, to the building of Marxist nations. With Karl Marx (see also Marx), Lenin called for a classless society in which all means of production would be commonly owned (communism). Unlike some Marxists, however, Lenin stressed bold, revolutionary action and insisted that a strong Communist party would be needed in a Marxist nation to direct the efforts of the workers. Lenin also argued that capitalist nations resort to aggressive imperialist moves as they decline and that Marxist nations must therefore be prepared for war. Eventually, according to Marxism-Leninism, the rigid governmental structures that have characterized the former Soviet Union and other Marxist nations will not be necessary; the “withering away of the state” will occur. A major problem for Marxism-Leninism has been the difficulty of abandoning these governmental structures. (Compare capitalism and imperialism.)

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Other Word Forms

• Marxist-Leninist noun

Example Sentences

Instead, Kim Il Sung supplemented and eventually replaced Marxism-Leninism with the Chuch’e Ideology, a philosophy that the Great Leader, as Kim Il Sung was known, is said to have begun developing as a 14-year-old revolutionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Sossinsky was instructed to sign an application form for classes in Marxism-Leninism but could not bring himself to do it.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023

It adds that China conducts foreign relations "under the guidance of" the political ideologies of Xi Jinping, Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Marxism-Leninism, among others.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

The comments reflect a major shift in policy under Mr. Xi, who has sought to revive communism under his brand of ideology known as Marxism-Leninism with Chinese characteristics for a new era.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

All schools include courses in Marxism-Leninism, higher mathematics, and physical education in addition to the courses of specialization.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.