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Maoism
(redirected from Mao Zedong Thought)

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Mao·ism  (mouzm)
n.
Marxism-Leninism developed in China chiefly by Mao Zedong.

Maoist adj. & n.

Maoism [ˈmaʊɪzəm]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Marxism-Leninism as interpreted by Mao Tse-tung (1893-1976), the Chinese Marxist theoretician and statesman: distinguished by its theory of guerrilla warfare and its emphasis on the revolutionary potential of the peasantry
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) adherence to or reverence for Mao Tse-tung and his teachings
Maoist  n & adj

Maoism
1. the political and social theories and policies of Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chinese communist leader, especially with regard to revolution and agrarian reform.
2. adherence to or belief in Mao’s doctrines. — Maoist, n., adj.
See also: China, Communism
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Noun1.Maoism - a form of communism developed in China by Mao ZedongMaoism - a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong
communism - a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Translations
Maoism [ˈmaʊɪzəm] Nmaoísmo m


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Tian Jiyun, a vice chairman of the NPC, explained the revisions, which enshrine ''Deng Xiaoping's Theory'' in the preamble as a guiding philosophy of China, along with ''Marxist-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought.
 
 
 
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