ˈkɔmjunɪzm n. 1 a
political theory derived
from Marx, advocating
class war and leading to a
society in
which all property is publicly owned and
each person is
paid and works
according to
his or
her needs and abilities. 2 (usu. Communism) a
the communistic
form of society established in the
USSR and
elsewhere. b
any movement or political
doctrine advocating communism. 3 =
COMMUNALISM. [F communisme f. commun COMMON]