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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.


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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Origin of Titoism

Tito + -ism


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Titoism was creating havoc among nationalist and opportunist elements in the satellite countries, which could not be kept uncontaminated by Yugoslav propaganda.

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

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

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Not the least of these was the fact that all around Yugoslavia and throughout Eastern Europe, Titoism was breaking out like a fever rash.

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

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