revisionism
Americannoun
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advocacy or approval of revision.
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any departure from Marxist doctrine, theory, or practice, especially the tendency to favor reform above revolutionary change.
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a departure from any authoritative or generally accepted doctrine, theory, practice, etc.
noun
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(sometimes capital)
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a moderate, nonrevolutionary version of Marxism developed in Germany around 1900
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(in Marxist-Leninist ideology) any dangerous departure from the true interpretation of Marx's teachings
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the advocacy of revision of some political theory, religious doctrine, historical or critical interpretation, etc
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(usually capital) an ultra-nationalist form of Zionism that arose in Palestine in the 1940s
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“Now I Surrender,” a pendant work of revisionism that centers on Geronimo’s defiance and defeat, is a longer, more complicated novel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
In a statement, organisers of the rallies decried the "violence, historical revisionism, and intimidation" of the past months, as the crowds marched with banners and signs.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
Anab Awale, a district councilor in Mitte who is Somali German, said the nonchalance of German officials toward comfort women revisionism was clear evidence that Germany’s own racial inequalities remain unresolved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
One of the earlier efforts that established the template for World War II revisionism is "Back Door to War," by Charles Tansill, published in 1952.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2023
Recognizing and obeying past treaties wouldn’t be a bad idea, either. isn’t this all just revisionism?
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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