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bolshevik

/bɒlˈsɛvɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does bolshevik mean?

noun

A member of the radical wing of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917 and established the world's first socialist state. A person who advocates for radical or revolutionary change.

Example

"The bolsheviks were known for their fervent support of the working class and their opposition to the monarchy."

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