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Added 9 October 2026

communist

/ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ adjective

In Latin: communista Wiktionary

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Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

noun

An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.
Any revolutionary or subversive radical.

Origin

From French communiste, from commun (“common, communal”) + -iste (“-ist”). By surface analysis, commune + -ist.

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