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Bolshevistic

Bolshevistic

9.7
Supporting quick, large changes to a country's government and economy, often by a small group taking power
  • adjective
  • /ˌboʊlʃəˈvɪstɪk/
translation icon : bolchevístico
  • The government feared the spread of Bolshevistic ideas among the working class.

Examples

  • Her speeches had a distinctly Bolshevistic tone, advocating radical change.

  • The Bolshevistic approach to property was met with both enthusiasm and opposition.

  • The Bolshevistic ideology influenced many political movements around the world.

  • Many historians debate the impact of Bolshevistic policies on the Russian economy.

  • Her speeches had a distinctly Bolshevistic tone, advocating radical change.

  • The Bolshevistic approach to property was met with both enthusiasm and opposition.

  • The government feared the spread of Bolshevistic ideas among the working class.

Synonyms

Bolshevik
vsBolshevistic
11 9.1

Relating to the Russian revolutionary group that took power in 1917

is broader meaning general relation rather than focus on supporters or principles
Bolshevist
vsBolshevistic
9.9

Relating to the Russian political movement that followed Lenin and supported state control

is identical in meaning but uses a different adjective ending

Surface Forms

Bolshevistic positive

Morphology

Bolshevistic = Bolshevik (transparent) = Bolshevik + istic

Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-istic' to 'Bolshevik', meaning 'relating to Bolshevik(s) or Bolshevism'.

Etymology

Bolshevistic comes from Bolshevik, the name of a Russian political group whose word bol'she meant 'more' or 'majority'. So Bolshevistic describes ideas or actions like those Bolsheviks wanted, that is, ideas for big social change.