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Marxist

MAHK-sihst
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.
"He described himself as a lifelong Marxist."

How to Use Marxist

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In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) shaped by Marx's ideas about class and economics.

Word Forms

Marxists plural

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Etymology

From Marx plus the suffix "-ist", meaning "a follower of."

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