Marxism-leninism (Noun)
Meaning
The political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Soviet government based its policies on Marxism-Leninism, which applied Lenin's theories to the needs of the Soviet state.
- Marxism-Leninism heavily influenced the development of other socialist movements around the world in the early 20th century.
- Critics of Marxism-Leninism argued that it led to authoritarianism and suppressed dissenting voices within the Soviet Union.
- The principles of Marxism-Leninism continued to shape Soviet foreign policy, with a focus on spreading revolution to developing nations.
- Marxism-Leninism remains a significant ideology in the fields of revolutionary theory and socialist studies, with scholars still examining its implications today.