Stalinist

[ stah-luh-nist ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Joseph Stalin or Stalinism.

noun

1. an advocate or supporter of Stalin or Stalinism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stalinist¹

First recorded in 1925–30; Stalin + -ist

Example Sentences

He had been a Marine, a dedicated Cold Warrior and a Pentagon consultant advising the architects of the Vietnam War, accepting the premise that it might thwart a Stalinist dictatorship and promote democracy.

From Los Angeles Times

The liberal heroes we know by their initials—FDR, JFK, LBJ, and MLK—were high-dominance paradigms who defended democracy against racists, fascists and Stalinists.

From Salon

Propaganda is central to the Kim family’s Stalinist grip on power.

From New York Times

“That the Democrat fever dream of incarcerating the nominee of the Republican Party has reached this level exposes their Stalinist roots and displays their utter contempt for American democracy,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“We’re in full-fledged Stalinist purges at the moment — something we couldn’t have imagined. It happened very fast.”

From Los Angeles Times