English word communism comes from French -isme (-ism.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -isme | French (fr) | -ism. |
| commun | French (fr) | Common (of low class). Common (popular). Common (widespread). Communal. |
| communisme | French (fr) | (commonly) The Marxist ideology communism. (literally) Any collectivism. |
| Kommunismus | German (de) | Communism. |
| communism | English (en) | Any political philosophy or ideology advocating holding the production of resources collectively.. Any political social system that implements a communist political philosophy.. The international socialist society where classes and the state no longer exist. |