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Leninism

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noun Le·nin·ism \ˈle-nə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of Leninism

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

Leninist

play \ˈle-nə-nist\ noun or adjective

Leninite

play \ˈle-nə-ˌnīt\ noun or adjective

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First Known Use of leninism

1917

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