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Spartacist [ˈspɑːtəsɪst] n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a member of a group of German radical socialists formed in 1916 and in 1919 becoming the German Communist Party, led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg [from the pen name Spartacus (after the Thracian slave (died 71 bc) who led a revolt of gladiators against Rome) adopted by Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919)] Spartacist 1. a member of a German socialist party founded in 1918. See also: Politics2. an extreme socialist. [Allusion to Spartacus, leader of a slave revolt against Rome, 73-71 B.C.] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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