adj
Uncommon
Marxist
MAHK-sihst
Marxist (adj) means relating to or based on the ideas of Marxism. Example: “The film offers a Marxist reading of class conflict in the factory.”
adj
1
Relating to or based on the ideas of Marxism.
"The film offers a Marxist reading of class conflict in the factory."
noun
1
A person who follows or believes in Marxist theory.
"Of course, no two Marxists and no two Miseseans will ever be exactly alike, so I am not suggesting that a winning political coalition will result from this unlikely arrangement."
— Andrea Castillo, Of Marx and Mises (2010)
"Korea's leading Marxist economist Kim Soo-haeng, who translated the legendary economic book "Capital: Critique of Political Economy" into Korean in 1990, died of a heart attack in the United States, recently."
— Park Si-soo, Leading Economist Dies at 73 (2015)
"He described himself as a lifelong Marxist."
"Like Marxists, wokies are millenarians, working for a magical tomorrow that owes nothing either to past practice or to human frailties."
— Daniel Hannan, Communism is evolving. But the new version is no more toxic than the old one (2021)
How to use Marxist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) shaped by Marx's ideas about class and economics.
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Etymology
From Marx plus the suffix "-ist", meaning "a follower of."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Marxist” mean?
The word “Marxist” means relating to or based on the ideas of Marxism. In plain terms, someone (or something) shaped by Marx's ideas about class and economics.
How do you pronounce “Marxist”?
“Marxist” is pronounced MAHK-sihst (/ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marxist” in a sentence?
Here is “Marxist” used in a sentence: “The film offers a Marxist reading of class conflict in the factory.”
What part of speech is “Marxist”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marxist” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Marxist” a common word?
“Marxist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Marxist” have?
“Marxist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or based on the ideas of Marxism.
What is the difference between Marxist and Marxism?
Marxism is the noun referring to the body of theory itself, based on the ideas of Karl Marx, while Marxist is the adjective or person-noun describing something or someone related to or following that theory. A person can be 'a Marxist' who studies or believes in 'Marxism'.
When is Marxist used as a noun versus an adjective?
Marxist functions as an adjective when describing something relating to Marxist theory, as in 'Marxist economics,' and as a noun when referring to a person who follows or believes in that theory, as in 'she is a Marxist.' The surrounding sentence structure determines which role it plays.
Is Marxist always capitalized?
Yes, Marxist is capitalized because it derives directly from the proper name Marx. This follows the standard convention of capitalizing adjectives and nouns formed from personal names.
