Marxism-Leninism

noun

Marx·​ism-Le·​nin·​ism ˈmärk-ˌsi-zəm-ˈle-nə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Marxism-Leninism (audio)
: a theory and practice of communism developed by Lenin from doctrines of Marx
Marxist-Leninist noun or adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Marxism-Leninism was in 1929

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“Marxism-Leninism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Marxism-Leninism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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