anti-communism
|an-ti-com-mu-nism|
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/ˌæn.tiˈkɑːm.jəˌnɪ.zəm/
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/ˌæn.tiˈkɒm.jʊn.ɪ.zəm/
opposition to communism
Etymology
'anti-communism' originates from the combining form 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', meaning 'against') and 'communism' (from French 'communisme', ultimately from Latin 'communis' meaning 'common').
'communism' came into English via French 'communisme' (from Latin 'communis' meaning 'common'), and English formed the compound 'anti-communism' by adding the Greek-derived prefix 'anti-' to 'communism' (the compound rose to prominence in the late 19th and 20th centuries).
Initially it referred broadly to opposition to communist ideology; over time it has continued to denote that opposition but has also been used to describe related movements, policies, or repressive actions aimed at communists.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
opposition to the political ideology of communism; a stance or belief against communism.
His anti-communism shaped much of his foreign policy positions.
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Noun 2
political movement, campaigns, or organized efforts aimed at resisting, countering, or preventing the spread of communism.
During the 20th century, anti-communism influenced many domestic and international policies.
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Noun 3
hostility, persecution, or repressive measures directed at communist individuals, groups, or ideas.
Critics argued that some measures labeled as anti-communism amounted to unjust persecution.
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