communist
Translation
communist
Examples
He was accused of being a communist.
He was accused of being a communist.
The book is about a former communist spy.
The book is about a former communist spy.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a person who supports communism The party was led by a communist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: socialist, Marxist; Antonyms: capitalist, individualist
Etymology
From 'communism', derived from French 'commun' (common) and the suffix '-ist' (a person who follows a doctrine).
Memory Tips
Think of 'common-ist' – a person who believes in common ownership of property.