Trotskyism

noun

Trots·ky·ism ˈträt-skē-ˌi-zəm

ˈtrȯt-

: the political, economic, and social principles advocated by Trotsky

especially : the theory and practice of communism developed by or associated with Trotsky and usually including adherence to the concept of worldwide revolution as opposed to socialism in one country

Trotskyist

ˈträt-skē-ist

ˈtrȯt-

noun or adjective

Trotskyite

ˈträt-skē-ˌīt

ˈtrȯt-

noun or adjective

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Joshua Frederick, 33, Mount Healthy. Philosophy: Trotskyism. —