Comunismo (en. Communism)
/ko.mu.nis.mo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Political ideology that advocates for the abolition of private property.
Communism seeks to create a classless society.
El comunismo busca crear una sociedad sin clases.
Movements and political parties that promote communism.
The Communist Party is an organization that advocates for communism.
El Partido Comunista es una organización que defiende el comunismo.
Social system that proposes relations of cooperation and solidarity among individuals.
In theory, communism promotes equality among all citizens.
En teoría, el comunismo fomenta la igualdad entre todos los ciudadanos.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'communis', which means 'common'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Soviet communism
Reference to the communist regime established in the Soviet Union.
comunismo soviético
communist revolution
Movement to establish a communist system in a country.
revolución comunista
communist state
State that applies communist principles in its government.
estado comunista
Related Words
socialism
Political and economic system that advocates for collective or state ownership of the means of production.
socialismo
Marxism
Political and economic theory that is the basis of communism, formulated by Karl Marx.
marxismo
proletariat
Working class in the context of communism, considered as the driving force of the revolution.
proletariado
Slang Meanings
Common people who support communism.
In some circles, followers of communism are referred to as 'comuneros'.
En algunos círculos, se refiere a los seguidores del comunismo como 'comuneros'.
Derogatory term to refer to someone who defends communist ideas.
Sometimes they call those who support communism 'reds'.
A veces llaman 'rojo' a quienes apoyan el comunismo.