1. A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
   "The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the decline of communism in Eastern Europe"
    
2. A political theory favouring collectivism in a classless society
   "Utopian communism flourished in 19th century America"

Derived forms: communisms

Type of: ideology, mythos, political orientation, political theory, socialism, socialist economy

Encyclopedia: Communism