Trotskyism
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Trot·sky·ism
(trŏt′skē-ĭz′əm)n.
The political and economic theories of Communism advocated by Leon Trotsky and his followers, usually including the principle of worldwide revolution.
Trot′sky·ist, Trot′sky·ite′ (-īt′) n.
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Trotskyism
(ˈtrɒtskɪˌɪzəm)n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the theory of Communism developed by Trotsky, in which he called for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
ˈTrotskyist, ˈTrotskyite n, adj
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Trot•sky•ism
(ˈtrɒt skiˌɪz əm)n.
the form of communism advocated by Trotsky, based on an immediate, worldwide revolution of the proletariat.
[1920–25]
Trot′sky•ite`, Trot′sky•ist, n., adj.
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Trotskyism
the theories of Leon Trotsky on the social, political, and economic implications of communism, especially his opposition to Stalin in advocating international revolution. — Trotskyite, n., adj.
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Trotskyism
The form of communist theory associated with Leon Trotsky, particularly his call for worldwide revolution.
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| Noun | 1. | Trotskyism - the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariatcommunism - a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society |
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trotskisme
trotskismetrotskysme
trockizam
trockizmus
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Trotskyism - the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat