B2adjectivepoliticshistory
US/ˈkɑːm.jə.nɪst/
UK/ˈkɒm.jə.nɪst/
relating to communism, the belief that property and wealth should be shared by everyone
In context
The communist party ruled the country for more than forty years.
Many communist states controlled prices and production through central planning.
The essay compares the communist and capitalist approaches to economic growth.
Words that go with communist
adjective + noun
- communist partyThe communist party won the most seats in the election.
- communist regimeThe communist regime collapsed in 1989.
- communist countryTrade between the communist country and its neighbors was limited.
- communist governmentThe communist government nationalized all large factories.
- communist stateA communist state owns most of the means of production.
- communist systemCritics said the communist system discouraged innovation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the communism partyCorrect: the communist party