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Trotskyism
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Trot·sky·ism  (trtsk-zm)
n.
The political and economic theories of Communism advocated by Leon Trotsky and his followers, usually including the principle of worldwide revolution.

Trotsky·ist, Trotsky·ite (-t) n.

Trotskyism [ˈtrɒtskɪˌɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the theory of Communism developed by the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky (original name Lev Davidovich Bronstein; 1879-1940), in which he called for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
Trotskyist , Trotskyite n & adj

Trotskyism
the theories of Leon Trotsky on the social, political, and economic implications of communism, especially his opposition to Stalin in advocating international revolution. — Trotskyite, n., adj.
See also: Communism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.TrotskyismTrotskyism - the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
communism - a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Translations
Trotskyism [ˈtrɒtskɪɪzəm] Ntrotskismo m


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