destalinization
1 synonym for destalinization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of discrediting and undoing the policies of Joseph Stalin, begun by Nikita Khrushchev.
Synonyms
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destalinisation
How to use destalinization
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
process of destalinization
period of destalinization
destalinization campaign
It is a formal historical and political term, mostly found in academic and news writing about Soviet history.
Etymology
Built from the prefix de-, meaning to undo or reverse, added to the name Stalin, with the noun-forming suffix -ization. It names the reversal of Stalin's policies rather than the man himself.
Full origin of destalinization →Frequently asked questions
What does destalinization mean?
It is the process of discrediting and reforming the policies that Joseph Stalin put in place, led by Nikita Khrushchev.
Who started destalinization?
Nikita Khrushchev began the process after Stalin's death.
Is destalinization the same as decommunization?
No, the two are related but distinct: destalinization targets Stalin's specific policies, while decommunization is a broader rejection of communist rule.
