Maoism (Noun)
Meaning
A form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Maoism differs from other forms of Marxism in its emphasis on the role of the peasantry in achieving communist goals.
- During the 1960s, maoism gained a significant following among students and intellectuals in many countries.
- Maoism seeks to create a more equal society by redistributing land and wealth from the wealthy to the poor.
- Critics of maoism argue that the policies implemented by Mao led to widespread famine and violence in China.
- In the 1970s, maoism became a major ideology among radical student groups in Europe and North America.