communist

noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    A person who supports or advocates communism.

  2. 2.

    Relating to or supporting communism.

  3. 3.

    A member of a communist party.

  4. 4.

    Governed by a communist party.

Related words

See also: Marxist, communism, socialism

Etymology

From French communiste, from commun ("common"). The term gained widespread use in the mid-19th century.