Trots·ky·ism
ˈträt-skē-ˌi-zəm 
ˈtrȯt-
: the political, economic, and social principles advocated by Leon Trotsky
especially
: the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Trotsky and usually including adherence to the concept of worldwide revolution as opposed to socialism in one country
plural -s
: a follower of Trotsky : an adherent of Trotskyism
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: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Trotskyism or Trotskyists
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Noun
Joshua Frederick, 33, Mount Healthy. Philosophy: Trotskyism.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 6 July 2021
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