Marxist
|Marx/ist|
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/ˈmɑːrk.sɪst/
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/ˈmɑːk.sɪst/
follower of Marx
Etymology
'Marxist' originates from the name 'Karl Marx', a German philosopher and economist, where 'Marx' refers to his surname and '-ist' denotes a follower or advocate.
'Marxist' was derived from the German word 'Marxist', which directly referred to followers of Karl Marx's theories.
Initially, it meant 'a follower of Karl Marx', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or believes in the political and economic theories of Karl Marx.
He is a well-known Marxist in the academic community.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the political and economic theories of Karl Marx.
The Marxist perspective on history emphasizes class struggle.
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