Trotskyite

Trot·sky·ite

[trot-skee-ahyt]
noun
1.
a supporter of Trotsky or Trotskyism.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to Trotsky or Trotskyism.
Also, Trot·sky·ist.


Origin:
L. Trotsky + -ite1

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Trotskyism (ˈtrɒtskɪˌɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the theory of Communism developed by Trotsky, in which he called for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
 
'Trotskyist
 
n, —adj
 
'Trotskyite
 
n, —adj

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