Trotskyism
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Trotskyism — is the theory of Marxism as advocated by Leon Trotsky. Trotsky considered himself an orthodox Marxist and Bolshevik Leninist, arguing for the establishment of a vanguard party. His politics differed sharply from those of Stalinism, most… … Wikipedia
Trotskyism — A school of thought within Marxism inspired by the writings and politics of Leon Trotsky, Trotskyism claims to be the true heir of Karl Marx and Vladimir Ilich Lenin. It is particularly distinguished by the notion of permanent revolution.… … Historical dictionary of Marxism
Trotskyism — /trot skee iz euhm/, n. the form of Communism advocated by Leon Trotsky, based on an immediate, worldwide revolution by the proletariat. [1920 25; TROTSKY + ISM] * * * Marxist ideology based on the theory of permanent revolution first expounded… … Universalium
Trotskyism — noun Date: 1925 the political, economic, and social principles advocated by Trotsky; especially the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Trotsky and usually including adherence to the concept of worldwide revolution as … New Collegiate Dictionary
Trotskyism — noun the political or economic principles of the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879–1940), especially the theory that socialism should be established throughout the world by continuing revolution. Derivatives Trotskyist noun & adjective… … English new terms dictionary
trotskyism — trot·sky·ism … English syllables
Trotskyism — See: Trotskyist … English dictionary
Trotskyism — Trot•sky•ism [[t]ˈtrɒt skiˌɪz əm[/t]] n. gov the form of communism advocated by Trotsky, based on an immediate, worldwide revolution of the proletariat • Etymology: 1920–25 Trot′sky•ite , Trot′sky•ist, n. adj … From formal English to slang
Trotskyism — /ˈtrɒtskiˌɪzəm/ (say trotskee.izuhm) noun a form of Marxism advocating proletarian revolution throughout the world with the aim of creating a worldwide classless society. {originally the political principles of Leon Trotsky} …
Trotskyism — n. the political or economic principles of L. Trotsky, Russian politician d. 1940, esp. as urging worldwide socialist revolution. Derivatives: Trotskyist n. Trotskyite n. derog … Useful english dictionary
