Stalinist
(noun)
A follower or advocate of Stalinism, a political ideology characterized by strong centralized government, collectivization of agriculture, and the suppression of political opposition.
Origin:
From the name of soviet leader joseph stalin.
Examples:
- The Stalinist regime was known for its strict control over the population.
- Many intellectuals were arrested and executed as part of Stalinist purges.
- He was a Stalinist and believed in the idea of a one-party state.
- Many Stalinists were arrested and exiled during the Khrushchev thaw.
- The Stalinist government was known for its totalitarian approach to governance.