ultraleftism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌʌl.tɹəˈlɛf.tɪzəm/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From ultraleft + -ism. By surface analysis, ultra- + leftism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The ideology of the ultraleft, associated with left communism, characterized by a rejection of both social democracy and state socialism in favor of traditional Marxism, including opposition to Leninism and the vanguard party.
- (broadly, specifically, uncountable, usually) Italian left communism; Bordigism.
- (derogatory, qualifier:far-left, uncountable, usually) Extreme or uncompromising leftist ideology, especially strict adherence to orthodox Marxism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ultra-leftism | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ultraleftisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |