Revisionism Definition
rĭ-vĭzhə-nĭzəm
noun
Advocacy of the revision of an accepted, usually long-standing view, theory, or doctrine, especially a revision of historical events and movements.
American Heritage
A recurrent tendency within the Communist movement to revise Marxist theory in such a way as to provide justification for a retreat from the revolutionary to the reformist position.
American Heritage
(derogatory) An evolutionary form of Marxism, abandoning some of its original principles.
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Other Word Forms of Revisionism
Noun
Singular:
revisionism
Plural:
revisionismsOrigin of Revisionism
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revision + -ism
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