bolshevism
noun
bol·she·vism
ˈbōl-shə-ˌvi-zəm 
ˈbȯl-,
ˈbäl-
variants
often Bolshevism
1
: the doctrine or program of the Bolsheviks advocating violent overthrow of capitalism
2
: Russian communism
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Fear of bolshevism blended with a long-standing hostility toward certain classes of immigrants.
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Adam Hochschild, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2019
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“Bolshevism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bolshevism. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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