marxism

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Synonyms: marxist

Antonyms: marxist

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Noun

1. The [[socialist]] and [[communist]] philosophy and political program founded by {{w|Karl Marx}} and Friedrich Engels.
2. The [[socialist]] and [[communist]] theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a [[dictatorship of the proletariat]], and then progress to [[communism]].
3. {{lb|en|primarily|_|[[West#Proper noun|Western]]|often|_|derogatory|colloquial}} Any left-wing [[ideology]], government regulations, or policies promoting a [[welfare state]], [[nationalisation]], etc.

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