Titoism

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noun (1)

Ti·​to·​ism ˈtē-(ˌ)tō-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce Titoism (audio)
: the political, economic, and social policies associated with Tito
specifically : nationalistic policies and practices followed by a Communist state or group independently of and often in opposition to the Soviet Union
Titoist noun or adjective

Titoist

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noun (2)

Ti·​to·​ist -ōə̇st How to pronounce Titoist (audio)
plural -s
: a follower of Tito : an adherent of Titoism

Titoist

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adjective

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: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Titoism or Titoists

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Tito + English -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Titoism was in 1947

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“Titoism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Titoism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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