Stalinist
UK: ˈstɑːlɪnɪst | US: ˈstɑːlɪnɪst
n. a supporter or follower of Joseph Stalin or his policies, especially the authoritarian and centralized system of government he established in the Soviet Union.
adj. relating to or characteristic of Joseph Stalin or his policies.
The term combines "Stalin," the name of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin (1878–1953), with the suffix "-ist," denoting adherence to a particular ideology or practice. The suffix traces back to Latin "-ista" and Greek "-istes," meaning "one who practices or believes in." The word emerged in the mid-20th century to describe proponents of Stalin's policies, particularly his authoritarian governance and centralized economic planning.
The Stalinist regime imposed strict censorship on all forms of media.
Many Stalinists defended the collectivization of agriculture despite its devastating effects.
His writings reflect a deeply Stalinist worldview, emphasizing state control.
The party purged members accused of deviating from Stalinist doctrine.
Historians debate whether Stalinist policies accelerated or hindered industrialization.