"communist" meaning in English

See communist in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ [UK], /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Simplificationalizer-communist.wav [US] Forms: communist [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is communist, it supports the belief of communism.
    Sense id: simple-communist-en-adj-~3wUTJcQ

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ [UK], /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Simplificationalizer-communist.wav [US] Forms: communist [singular], communists [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A communist is a person who supports the political idea of communism, which believes in everyone owning everything (such as property). Synonyms: commie
    Sense id: simple-communist-en-noun-WJmSUJZ6
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