Kilo Lingo

/ˈkɒmjənɪst/

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Translation

A person who believes property and money should be shared by everyone and controlled by the state.

Word origin

From French communiste, built on commun, from Latin communis, meaning shared by all.

Origin
Latin
Root
communis
English cognates
common, community

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcommunists

Examples

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Here "communist" is a noun: a person who holds these beliefs.

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"Communist" can also describe things, like a party or a government.

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"Communists" is the plural form.

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This word is part of lesson 54.