communism
Translation
communism
Examples
He studied the history of communism.
He studied the history of communism.
Grammar Patterns
communism as a political theory He studied the history of communism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: socialism, Marxism
Etymology
From French 'communisme', from 'commun' (common) + the suffix '-isme' (-ism).
Memory Tips
The 'commun-' part relates to 'common' or 'community'. It's a system where property is held in common.