- the theory of Communism developed by Trotsky, in which he called for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
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Trot•sky•ite
(trot′skē īt′),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Governmenta supporter of Trotsky or Trotskyism.
adj.
- Governmentof or pertaining to Trotsky or Trotskyism.
- Latin. Trotsky + -ite1
Trot•sky•ism
(trot′skē iz′əm),USA pronunciation n.
- Governmentthe form of Communism advocated by Leon Trotsky, based on an immediate, worldwide revolution by the proletariat.
- Trotsky + -ism 1920–25
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Trotskyism /ˈtrɒtskɪˌɪzəm/ n