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Mao⋅ism

  [mou-iz-uhm]
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–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)   
n.  Marxism-Leninism developed in China chiefly by Mao Zedong.
Mao'ist adj. & n.
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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.)

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