communist

[ kom-yuh-nist ]

noun

1. (initial capital letter) a member of the Communist Party or movement.
2. an advocate of communism.
3. a person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes.
4. (usually initial capital letter) a Communard.

adjective

1. (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Communist Party or to Communism.
2. pertaining to communists or communism.

communist

/ ˈkɒmjʊnɪst /

noun

1. a supporter of any form of communism
2. often capital a supporter of Communism or a Communist movement or state
3. often capital a member of a Communist party
4. often capital any person holding left-wing views, esp when considered subversive
5. a person who practises communal living; communalist
6. another name for Communard

adjective

1. of, characterized by, favouring, or relating to communism; communistic

communist

1. A supporter of communism .

Other Words From

• commu·nistic commu·nisti·cal adjective
• commu·nisti·cal·ly adverb
• anti·commu·nist noun adjective
• anti·commu·nistic adjective
• anti·commu·nisti·cal adjective
• anti·commu·nisti·cal·ly adverb
• pro·commun·ist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of communist¹

From the French word communiste, dating back to 1835–45. See common, -ist

Example Sentences

“And one of the things that I talk about extensively, as you know Brian, in the book, is confronting the Chinese Communist Party. You and I are both sons of the Reagan Revolution,” Roberts said.

From Salon

Accusations of “red-baiting” flew after both campaigns attempted to link their opponent to Communist China.

From Los Angeles Times

There was talk about its having been infiltrated by Communists and rumors of planned violence.

From Los Angeles Times

Two of the fliers include a translated quote from a story about the congressional race written by the co-chair of the Southern California Communist Party in People’s World, the Marxist-Leninist publication.

From Los Angeles Times

He joined the Labour Party in 1909 and 12 years later, the Communist Party.

From BBC