Bolshevistic

or bol·she·vis·tic

[ bohl-shuh-vis-tik, bol- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bolshevists or Bolshevism.

Other Words From

• Bol·she·vis·ti·cal·ly bol·she·vis·ti·cal·ly adverb
• an·ti-Bol·she·vis·tic adjective
• non-Bol·she·vis·tic adjective
• pro-Bol·she·vis·tic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bolshevistic¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshevist + -ic

Example Sentences

Whatever may be thought of the unfortunate phases of this movement toward closely organized group consciousness, however Bolshevistic it may be said to be, it must be recognized that class consciousness has come to stay.

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No taint of Bolshevistic snarling Poisons the atmosphere of Larling, And infants in the throes of teething Become seraphical at Seething.

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National ownership, being impersonal, somewhat Bolshevistic, and very vague, cannot develop the intensive "super-loyalty" of the big private system vested in a board of directors, and the chief.

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In the Bolshevistic principles equality is effected through force.

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These Bolshevistic individuals commit misdemeanors and crimes such as are unknown in the wild state.

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