Titoism

American  

[tee-toh-iz-uhm] / ˈti toʊˌɪz əm /

noun

1. a form of communism associated with Tito, characterized by the assertion by a satellite state of its national interests in opposition to Soviet rule.

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Titoism British  

/ ˈtiːtəʊˌɪzəm /

noun

1. the variant of Communism practised by Tito in the former Yugoslavia, characterized by independence from the Soviet bloc and neutrality in East-West controversies, a considerable amount of decentralization, and a large degree of worker control of industries

2. any variant of Communism resembling Titoism

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Other Word Forms

• Titoist adjective

Etymology

Origin of Titoism

Tito + -ism

Example Sentences

A year later, perhaps from shock, worry, and a fall from favor because of the rise of Titoism, Zhdanov died.

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In the Soviet lexicon, "Titoism" became a synonym for treason.

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While this kind of maneuver fits well in Khrushchev's repertory, it seemed likely that the two old Moscow-trained Communists had something more far-reaching to talk about: the future of Tito and Titoism.

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Mao announced, in effect, that Titoism was not for him.

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Titoism presents a tremendous opportunity to the West, as well as a serious problem.

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