CCP
3 synonyms for CCP, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The Chinese Communist Party, the sole governing party of the People's Republic of China, founded in 1921 and in power since 1949.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use CCP
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
CCP leadership
CCP official
the CCP's Central Committee
CCP influence
CCP is the common initialism in English-language media; the party's own official English name is the Communist Party of China, abbreviated CPC, and Chinese state media prefer that form.
Etymology
An initialism of Chinese Communist Party.
Full origin of CCP →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the CCP and the PRC?
The CCP is the political party; the PRC — the People's Republic of China — is the state itself. The CCP is the only party permitted to govern the PRC, so the two are closely bound, but the party and the country are not the same thing.
Why do some sources write CPC instead of CCP?
CPC stands for Communist Party of China, the party's own preferred English translation, used by Chinese state outlets and some international bodies. CCP, from Chinese Communist Party, is the older and far more common form in Western press. They refer to the same organisation.
