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Marxism-Leninism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A political ideology that combines the theories of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. It emphasizes the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism, the establishment of a socialist state, and the eventual achievement of communism through class struggle.