communism

//ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪ.zəm//
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Noun

1

A political and economic ideology advocating for collective ownership of the means of production, the abolition of private property, and a classless society.

Communism aims to create a society where all property is publicly owned.

2

A system of government in which the state controls the economy and a single party holds power, claiming to represent the working class.

Under communism, the government controlled all major industries and private ownership was limited.