Marx

[ mahrks; German mahrks ]

noun

1. Karl (Hein·rich) [kahrl , hahyn, -rik, kah, r, l , hahyn, -, r, i, kh], 1818–83, German economist, philosopher, and socialist.

Marx

/ mɑːks /

noun

1. MarxKarl18181883MGermanPOLITICS: communistPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Karl (karl). 1818–83, German founder of modern communism, in England from 1849. With Engels, he wrote The Communist Manifesto (1848). He developed his theories of the class struggle and the economics of capitalism in Das Kapital (1867; 1885; 1895). He was one of the founders of the International Workingmen's Association (First International) (1864)

Example Sentences

When Springfield extended the invite for Marx to join him, the latter replied, “f— no.”

From Los Angeles Times

During his time in Europe, he read the works of German philosopher Karl Marx.

From BBC

The slogan at Be'eri is adapted from Karl Marx: "Everyone gives as much as he can and everyone gets as much as he needs."

From BBC

“The protesters have nothing to lose but their chains,” he adds, referencing Karl Marx.

From BBC

Stewart asked, "Is Harris really that radical? Come on guys! Nobody believes Kamala Harris is the second coming of Karl Marx! Even when they get substantive policy critiques, they undercut them immediately."

From Salon