communists

/ˈkɑmjənɪsts/ /ˈkɑmjənɪstəs/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"During the Cold War, people often feared communists and their vision of a society without private ownership. "

noun

Any revolutionary or subversive radical.

Examples :

"During the Cold War, some people feared that communists were trying to overthrow the government and change the country's political system. "

politics government doctrine

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. "

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. "

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

revolutionary noun

/-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/

A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

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

overthrow noun

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/

A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

"The student council's overthrow was announced at the assembly. "

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. "

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. "

society noun

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

"This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure."

property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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. "

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "