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

Derived Forms

• ˈTitoist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• Tito·ist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Titoism¹

Tito + -ism

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."

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

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But after Stalin denounced Titoism, Behrendt became disillusioned.

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

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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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