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Mao·ism

[mou-iz-uh

m] Pronunciation Key

–noun

the political, social, economic, and military theories and policies advocated by Mao Zedong, as those concerning revolutionary movements and guerrilla warfare.

[Origin: 1950–55; Mao (Zedong) + -ism

]

—Related forms

Maoist, noun, adjective

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Mao·ism (mou'ĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n. Marxism-Leninism developed in China chiefly by Mao Zedong.

Mao'ist adj. & n.

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maoism
noun
a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong

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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
Maoism [(mow-iz-uhm)]

The doctrines of Mao Zedong, most notably the doctrine that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to be kept in touch with the people. (See Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.)

[Chapter:] World History since 1550

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