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anarcho-communism

anarcho-communism

9.9
A political idea to end government and have people share property and decide together
  • noun
  • /ˌænɑrkoʊˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/
translation icon : anarcocomunismo
  • Many activists advocate for anarcho-communism as a way to achieve a society based on common ownership and direct democracy.

Examples

  • The principles of anarcho-communism emphasize voluntary associations and the elimination of private property.

  • In discussions about political theories, anarcho-communism often comes up as a radical approach to abolishing the state and capitalism.

  • This was the point in anarcho-communism; i.e., that it had to arise 'globally' rather than 'locally'. 'Local anarcho-communism' doesn't make any sense since it cannot then be a relational 'organizing'; i.e., if it is 'local' it is a 'local organization.'

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Synonyms

anarchist communism
vsanarcho-communism
9.9

A political idea that wants no government and for people to share businesses and goods

advocates removing personal possessions in favor of communal ownership

How Radical

anarcho-communism
9.9
communism
139 5.0
socialism
192 5.0

Surface Forms

anarcho-communism singular
anarcho-communisms plural

Morphology

anarcho-communism = anarchism + communism (transparent) = anarcho + communism

The term transparently combines the anarchist element ('anarcho-') with 'communism' to denote a synthesis of the two ideologies.

Etymology

The word anarcho-communism joins two parts: anarcho- meaning 'without rulers' and communism meaning 'common' or 'shared', like in 'community'. So, it describes a political idea that wants no state and shared ownership.