Le·nin·ism | \ ˈle-nə-ˌni-zəm 
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\Definition of Leninism
: the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Lenin especially : the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Lenin
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Leninist \ ˈle-nə-nist \ noun or adjective
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