Trotskyism

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noun (1)

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

Trotskyist

ˈträt-skē-ist 

ˈtrȯt-

noun or adjective

Trotskyite

ˈträt-skē-ˌīt 

ˈtrȯt-

noun or adjective

Trotskyist

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noun (2)

Trot·​sky·​ist -ēə̇st 

plural -s

: a follower of Trotsky : an adherent of Trotskyism

Trotskyist

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adjective

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: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Trotskyism or Trotskyists

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Leon Trotsky + English -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Trotskyism

• ism
• prism
• schism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism