communistic
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/ˌkɒmjʊˈnɪstɪk/
related to communism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'communistic' originates from 'communism', specifically the word 'communisme' in French, where 'commun' meant 'common' or 'shared'.
Historical Evolution
'communisme' transformed into the English word 'communism', and eventually led to the adjective form 'communistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the ideology of communism', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of communism or communists.
The country adopted a communistic approach to its economic policies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45