ˈlenə̇ˌnizəm noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Lenin (real name, Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov) died 1924 Russ. Communist leader + English -ism
: the political, economic, and social principles and policies advocated by Lenin ; especially : the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Lenin
the application of the principles of Leninism to an entirely new situation — D.J.Dallin
appreciate Leninism as an organizational technique — B.I.Schwartz
the … development of Marxism through Leninism and Stalinism — Francis Conklin
— compare bolshevism , marxism , marxism-leninism , stalinism