Leninist

1 of 2

noun

Len·​in·​ist ˈlenə̇nə̇st 

plural -s

: a follower of Lenin : an adherent of Leninism

our party has always been a party of Leninists

—Russian Information & Review

a Leninist … on the question of power

—Lucjan Blit

Leninist

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Leninism or Leninists

the Leninist form of communism

—British Book News

backing a party with Leninist organization

—M. F. Lindsay

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Lenin + English -ist

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