pro-Communist
|pro - com - mu - nist|
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/proʊ-ˈkɑːmjənɪst/
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/prəʊ-ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/
in favor of Communism
Etymology
'pro-Communist' combines the prefix 'pro-' from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for, in favor of' with 'Communist,' which ultimately derives from French 'communiste' (from Latin 'communis' meaning 'common').
'Communist' entered English in the 19th century from French 'communiste', which came from Latin 'communis' ('common'); adding the productive prefix 'pro-' produced the compound describing someone 'for' Communism.
Individually, 'pro-' meant 'in favor of' and 'Communist' referred to followers of communism; together they have come to mean 'supportive of Communism' without major shift in the basic components' meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or advocates Communism; a supporter of Communist ideology.
During the Cold War, he was labeled a pro-Communist by his opponents.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of Communism or Communist policies.
The politician was criticized for making several pro-Communist statements.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 03:17