Marxist

[ mahrk-sist ]

noun

1. an adherent of Karl Marx or his theories.

adjective

1. of Karl Marx or his theories.

Marxist

/ ˈmɑːksɪst /

noun

1. a follower of Marxism

adjective

1. (of an economic or political theory) analogous to or derived from the doctrines of Karl Marx
2. of or relating to Marx, Marxism, or Marxists and their theories

Other Words From

• non-Marxist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marxist¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Marx + -ist

Example Sentences

He called those workers “Marxist, diversity, equity and inclusion bureaucrats.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Marxists are our enemies,” he continued, and while they’ve made gains the real battle for America has not yet begun.

From Salon

How far Trump can go to realize his rhetoric on education — including revamping colleges and universities he sees as being under the control of “Marxist maniacs” — is unclear.

From Los Angeles Times

Other complaints have come from both ends of the political spectrum: Trump charges that Harris is “a radical left Marxist,” while Sen. Bernie Sanders complains that she’s moved too close to the center.

From Los Angeles Times

A Peruvian priest who founded liberation theology, a movement advocating an active role for the Roman Catholic Church in fighting poverty and injustice but reviled by some as Marxist, has died.

From BBC