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Titoism

[ tee-toh-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. a form of communism associated with Tito, characterized by the assertion by a satellite state of its national interests in opposition to Soviet rule.


Titoism

/ ˈtiːtəʊˌɪzəm /

noun

  1. the variant of Communism practised by Tito in the former Yugoslavia, characterized by independence from the Soviet bloc and neutrality in East-West controversies, a considerable amount of decentralization, and a large degree of worker control of industries
  2. any variant of Communism resembling Titoism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈTitoist, nounadjective
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Other Words From

  • Tito·ist adjective noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Titoism1

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Example Sentences

At 86, Tito still rules The opening date had been chosen with care: exactly 30 years after fiercely independent Yugoslavia was expelled from Joseph Stalin's Cominform for what became known as "Titoism."

It has often been suggested that a Communist Viet Nam could practice a kind of Asian Titoism.

But after Stalin denounced Titoism, Behrendt became disillusioned.

In the Soviet lexicon, "Titoism" became a synonym for treason.

For another, Russia and China were still united, and while this made them a formidable enemy, it also made them easier to cope with in the American mind; there was little thought then of "building bridges" to Communist nations or of betting on Titoism in Asia.

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