communist

/ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ /ˈkɑː.m.jə.nɪst/

Meanings

noun

An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

Examples :

"The communist argued for sharing school supplies equally among all students. "

noun

Any revolutionary or subversive radical.

Examples :

"The student's outspoken criticism of the school's policies made some teachers suspect she was a communist. "

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adjective

Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

Examples :

"The communist party advocated for free education for all children. "

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Related Words

subversive noun

/səbˈvɜɹsɪv/

A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

"The principal considered him a subversive because he openly encouraged students to question school policies. "

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

communism noun

/ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/

Any political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively.

"The commune's members practiced communism, sharing all the crops they grew. "

advocating verb

/ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈædvəˌkɪtɪŋ/

To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

"The teacher is advocating for more funding for the school library. "

revolutionary noun

/-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/

A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

"The revolutionary was a powerful force in the student protest movement. "

outspoken verb

/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

To surpass in speaking; say or express more than; signify or claim superiority to; be superior to in meaning or significance; speak louder than.

"The politician's impassioned speech outspoken the concerns of the quiet protestors, finally bringing their struggle to national attention. "

proponent noun

/pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/

One who supports something; an advocate

"My sister is a proponent of healthy eating, so she always prepares delicious salads for dinner. "

advocated verb

/ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈædvəˌkeɪtəd/

To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

"The student advocated for more recycling bins in the school cafeteria. "

advocate noun

/ˈæd.və.keɪt/

Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

"The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "