WorldAugust 8, 2026

communism

KOM-yuh-niz-um

Definition

A political and economic theory advocating for a classless society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'communis,' meaning common or shared, the term evolved in 19th-century Europe to describe political movements seeking the collective ownership of goods and production.

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While the provided article text was empty, the word is typically used in political discourse to label or critique ideologies viewed as contrary to American constitutional democratic principles.

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