comunismo
communism
noun koh-moo-NEES-moh Rare
Origin: From French communisme, ultimately from Latin communis (common, shared).
Usage Note
Comunismo refers to the political and economic ideology. In Spain it carries strong historical resonance linked to the Civil War and the Franco era. Do not confuse with comunidad (community) despite the shared root.
Examples
"El comunismo cayó en Europa del Este en 1989."
Natural Translation
Communism fell in Eastern Europe in 1989.
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