Leninism — refers to various related political and economic theories elaborated by Bolshevik revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. Leninism builds upon and elaborates the ideas of Marxism, and serves as a philosophical basis for the ideology of Soviet… … Wikipedia
Leninism — prop. n. a form of communism based on the writings of Marx and Lenin; called also {Marxism Leninism}. Syn: bolshevism, collectivism, Marxism Leninism, Marxism, Sovietism, sovietism. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Leninism — [len′in iz΄əm] n. the communist theories, doctrines, policies, and methods of Lenin, including esp. his theory of the dictatorship of the proletariat and analysis of imperialism: a development of Marxism Leninist n., adj … English World dictionary
Leninism — /len euh niz euhm/, n. the form of Communism as taught by Lenin, with emphasis on the dictatorship of the proletariat. [1915 20; LENIN + ISM] * * * Principles expounded by Vladimir Ilich Lenin to guide the transition of society from capitalism to … Universalium
Leninism — The term “Leninism” is in effect a shortened version of “Marxism–Leninism” since Leninists view Leninism as simply the development of Marxism and its application to Russian conditions. Leninists view Vladimir Ilich Lenin as the true heir of… … Historical dictionary of Marxism
Leninism — Len|in|is|m the teachings of Lenin, based on those of Karl Marx, regarding political, economic, and social matters = ↑Marxism Leninism … Dictionary of contemporary English
Leninism — noun Date: 1918 the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Lenin; especially the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Lenin • Leninist noun or adjective • Leninite noun or adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Leninism — noun The political philosophy named after that is characterized by the theory of and the theory of the . See Also: Leninist … Wiktionary
leninism — n. form of Communism developed by Lenin … English contemporary dictionary
Leninism — noun Marxism as interpreted and applied by the Soviet premier Lenin (1870–1924). Derivatives Leninist noun & adjective Leninite noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
