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Communism etymology

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English word communism comes from French -isme (-ism.)

Detailed word origin of communism

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.