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Bolshevism

noun

UK/ˈbɒl.ʃə.vɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈboʊl.ʃə.vɪ.zᵊm/

Definitions of Bolshevism noun

  1. Uncountable

    The social, political, and economic theory espoused by the group led by Lenin, which seized power in Russia in 1917.

    • Many intellectuals were drawn to the ideals of Bolshevism in their youth.

    • Historians frequently study the rise of Bolshevism and its impact on the 20th century.

    • There are many different viewpoints on the long-term effects of Bolshevism on Russian society.