bolshevik

noun
UK: /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/
US: /ˈboʊlʃəvɪk/

  1. A member of a left-wing revolutionary group in Russia that followed Marxist ideas.

    1. The Bolshevik party took control in 1917. [ ] [ ]
    2. Historians still debate the long-term impact of the Bolshevik revolution. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone with extreme revolutionary ideas, especially related to politics.

    1. He was labeled a Bolshevik for his radical views. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper criticized the senator, calling him a dangerous Bolshevik. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

radical revolutionary communist
bolshevik adjective

  1. Relating to the Bolsheviks or their ideas.

    1. The Bolshevik revolution changed Russia forever. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bolshevik propaganda aimed to inspire the working class to rebel. [ ] [ ]

  2. Supporting extreme, revolutionary ideas or actions.

    1. Her Bolshevik opinions were not shared by most. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor was known for his Bolshevik stance on education reform. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bolshevik" in English means: A member of a left-wing revolutionary group in Russia that followed Marxist ideas., Someone with extreme revolutionary ideas, especially related to politics..

The phonetic transcription of "bolshevik" is /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ in British English and /ˈboʊlʃəvɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bolshevik": radical, revolutionary, communist.

Example usage of "bolshevik": "The Bolshevik party took control in 1917.". More examples on the page.