How to Pronounce "bolshevism"
word
ˈboʊɫʃəˌvɪzəm
BOHL-shuh-viz-um
bˈɒlʃɪvˌɪzəm
BOL-shi-viz-um
Definition
Bolshevism refers to the communist ideology, policies, and methods introduced by the Bolshevik party in Russia, led by Lenin, which later became the basis of Soviet communism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊɫʃəˌvɪzəm
British English
bˈɒlʃɪvˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHL-shuh-viz-um
UK
BOL-shi-viz-um
Listen in Context
The Russian Revolution was led by people who supported Bolshevism.
Lenin was an important figure in the rise of Bolshevism.
Bolshevism became the foundation of Soviet communism.
Many historians debate whether Bolshevism was inevitable after World War I.