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
Marx·ist
ˈmärksə̇st
ˈmȧk-
plural -s
: a follower of Marx : an adherent of Marxism
some of the keenest philosophic minds among the early Russian Marxists—G. L. Kline
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: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Marxism or Marxists
the Marxist doctrine … based on the definition of all value as being created by labor—Paul Alpert
forces inspired by Marxist thought threaten to engulf more and more of the free world—A. G. Meyer
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“Marxism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Marxism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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