Stalinist Meaning in English

word

US

ˈstɑɫɪnɪst

STAH-lin-ist

UK

ˈstɑːlɪnɪst

STAH-lin-ist

Definition

Someone who supports the political ideas and practices of Joseph Stalin, or describes things connected to his strict, authoritarian style of government.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in politics or history, sometimes as criticism. Can describe people, policies, or methods that are seen as extremely authoritarian. Usually negative, rarely neutral.

• Spanish: stalinista
• Portuguese (BR): stalinista
• Portuguese (PT): estalinista
• Chinese (Simplified): 斯大林主义者
• Chinese (Traditional): 史達林主義者
• Hindi: स्टालिनवादी
• Arabic: ستاليني
• Bengali: স্তালিনবাদী
• Russian: сталинист - сталинский (о стиле, черте)
• Japanese: スターリニスト - スターリン主義的な
• Vietnamese: Stalinist - theo chủ nghĩa Stalin
• Korean: 스탈린주의자 - 스탈린주의적인
• Turkish: Stalinist - Stalinist (yönetim tarzı/kişi)
• Urdu: اسٹالن نواز - اسٹالنیت (انداز یا پیروکار)
• Indonesian: Stalinis - bergaya Stalinis

Example Sentences

He was accused of being a Stalinist.

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The country had a Stalinist government for many years.

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The Stalinist policies changed society completely.

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Her management style is almost Stalinist—very strict and controlling.

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Some people call any harsh rule a Stalinist approach, even today.

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That old building is a classic example of Stalinist architecture.

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