Main Entry: Le·nin·ism

Pronunciation: \ˈle-nə-ˌni-zəm\

Function: noun

Date: 1917

: the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Lenin; especially : the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Lenin

— Le·nin·ist \-nist\ noun or adjective

— Le·nin·ite \-ˌnīt\ noun or adjective