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communism

[kom-yuh-niz-uhm] / ˈkɒm jəˌnɪz əm /


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The characterization departs from how political scientists typically define communism, which is generally understood as an ideology centered on collective ownership of the means of production and the elimination of private ownership of productive assets.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

The 176 measures represent the biggest shake-up of the island's economic model since it began embracing communism six decades ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“Protests are very common—but this one is different,” not rooted in political partisanship, said Fred Abrahams, who wrote “Modern Albania,” a book on the country’s transition from communism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The State Department, meanwhile, deployed jazz diplomacy and other cultural outreach programs to project, in a carefully curated way, an image of American diversity as a weapon against communism and authoritarian regimes.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Sax was a dedicated Communist, and he knew Hall had shown interest in communism as well.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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