Main Entry:

Trots·ky·ism

Pronunciation:

\ˈträt-skē-ˌi-zəm, ˈtrȯt-\

Function:

noun

Date:

1925

: the political, economic, and social principles advocated by Trotsky ; especially : the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Trotsky and usually including adherence to the concept of worldwide revolution as opposed to socialism in one country

— Trots·ky·ist \-skē-ist\ noun or adjective

— Trots·ky·ite \-skē-ˌīt\ noun or adjective