What is another word for marxism-leninism?
Pronunciation: [mˈɑːksɪzəmlˈɛnɪnˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Marxism-Leninism refers to the political ideology that follows the teachings of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. In basic terms, it is a communist and socialist viewpoint that believes in a classless society where the government controls all aspects of the economy. However, there are various ways in which this ideology can be referred to using different terms. Some common synonyms for Marxism-Leninism include communism, socialism, radical leftism, and Marxist-Leninist theory. Each of these terms carries a slightly different connotation but all relate to the idea of a government-controlled socialist society. Additionally, terms like Bolshevik, Stalinism, and Maoism are sometimes used to refer to specific iterations of Marxism-Leninism that have developed in different countries and under different leaders.
