the political theory or system in which all property and wealth is owned in a classless society by all the members of that society

An ideological concept or system of society in which the collective community shares ownership in resources and the means of production. In theory, such societies provide for equal sharing of all work [..]

"social system based on collective ownership," 1843, from French communisme (c. 1840) from commun (Old French comun; see common (adj.)) + -isme (see -ism). Originally a theory of society; as [..]

type of economy where all property, including land, factories and companies, is held by the government.

In theory, an economy based on -- (1) a classless society, where everyone does their best to contribute to the common good, (2) a common, rather than individual, ownership of all resources, (3) the co [..]

An economic system in which capital is owned by government. Contrasts with capitalism.

a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society (communist) a member of the communist party Communism is a sociopolitical movement [..]

A form of government where the government owns everything in the name of the people. Russia replaced their monarchy with Communism.

A political ideology characterized by a belief in eliminating exploitation through public ownership and central planning of the economy.

A theory or system of social and political organisation, promoting shared ownership of property and the means of production by the community or the state.

A set of political and economic ideas in which the means of production and distribution are controlled by an authoritarian state with the expressed goal of creating an egalitarian social order. "Communism" as developed by Lenin and institutionalized throughout Eastern Europe (until 1990) and China bears little resemblance to Marx& [..]

Any ideology based on pure equality of the ownership of all property, a class-less social structure, and economic production and distribution to be directed and regulated by means of an economic plan [..]

1) A social and economic system in which all (or nearly all) property is public, not private. That is, resources are shared by everyone. Not to be confused for socialism, which only grants ownership o [..]

A social system in which goods and services are shared communally (as in early Christian communities). A variant of socialism that favors centralized public ownership of the means of production and [..]

a system of government in which the entire population owns most property, and private property is extremely limited.  Ex:  North Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.

Ideology centered on eliminating class inequality via collective ownership of means of production; form of one-party government controlling economy and society in name of such ideology. Rooted in work of Karl Marx and other nineteenth-century critics of industrial capitalism. After heyday in mid-twentieth century, influence declined with demise of [..]

  Extreme left-wing ideology based on the revolutionary socialist teachings of Marx. Collective ownership and a planned economy. Each should work to their capability and receive according to their nee [..]

In theory, an economic system based on a classless society, common ownership of all resources, the complete disappearance of government and income allocated according to need. In practice, communism usually refers to the command economic system in existence in the former Soviet Union before its downfall in 1990-1991, and in other countries such as [..]

According to Marxists, the final, utopian stage of economic development in which there is no government, and everyone works according to their abilities and is paid according to their needs. True communism has never existed except among small groups such as hippie communes and religious monasteries. The "communism" of the Soviet U [..]

Communism is a social, economic and political view that proposes an end to class-based society and abolition of private property; in effect communal ownership (of the means of production). Comparative [..]

Socio-political system envisioned by Karl Marx in which property is owned in common and distributed equitably to all citizens based on the maxim “from each according to his ability, to each according [..]

A totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian government party controls state-owned means of production.

Communism typically refers to a political ideology based on the communal ownership of all property and a classless social structure, with economic production and distribution to be directed and regula [..]

(n) a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership(n) a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

a political theory which favours the collective ownership of all property by the community, each individual contributing and receiving according to ability and need (see marxism).

An equal society, without social classes or class conflict, in which the means of production are the common property of all.

A political theory of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Communism is characterized by the common ownership of the means of production contra private ownership in capitalism. The Soviet Union was the first communist state and lasted from 1917 to 1991.

A totalitarian system of Government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production with the professed aim of establishing a classless society.

A totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production with the professed aim of establishing a classless society.

The term ‘communism’ was first used in modern times to designate a specific economic doctrine (or regime), and a political creed intending to introduce ...

An economic form based on communal values and common ownership.

The ideology of political parties that use the term ''Communist'' in their names, usually Marxist and Leninist. The socio-economic system based on such parties' ideologies. (US,informal) A state [..]

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The political and economic principle of communal (often state) ownership and control of a society's resources, production and property, replacing private property and a profit-based economy.

Any ideology based on the communal ownership of all property and a classless social structure, with economic production and distribution to be directed and regulated by means of an authoritative econo [..]