Marxism

noun

Marx·ism ˈmärk-ˌsi-zəm

: the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Marx

especially : a theory and practice of socialism (see socialism sense 3) including the labor theory of value, dialectical materialism, the class struggle, and dictatorship of the proletariat until the establishment of a classless society

Marxist

ˈmärk-sist

noun or adjective

Examples of Marxism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As purported truth-tellers seeking to advance society toward maximal gains, Great Men expose and combat political and existential threats, such as critical race theory and Marxism. —

Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024 When Klein kicked off the event at the Warner Theatre with a warning about the spread of cultural Marxism, Dawkins’s fans cheered him on, loudly. —

Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024 The former president also painted Harris as an advocate for Marxism, warning viewers that her economic plans would stifle economic growth. —

Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 On Thursday, Trump attacked Harris’ proposals on banning price gouging and accused her of embracing Marxism and communism. —

Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 Catholicism and conservatism have deeper roots than Marxism. —

Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024 While Marxism focuses on social classes, Bahr believes addressing the climate crisis is focused on protecting all people by providing clean air, clean water and environmental protections. —

Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 The heir to a real estate fortune, Crow oversees his family’s business empire and recently named Marxism as his greatest fear. —

Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2023

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