"para-communism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From para- (prefix meaning ‘alongside, beside’) + communism. Etymology templates: {{glossary|prefix}} prefix, {{prefix|en|para|communism|pos1=prefix meaning ‘alongside, beside’}} para- (prefix meaning ‘alongside, beside’) + communism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} para-communism (uncountable)
  1. (communism) An ideology or organization bearing similarities with communism. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Communism
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