anticommunist
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌæntiˈkɒmjʊnɪst/
KK: /ˌæntiˈkɑːmjʊnɪst/
adjective
Definition
Opposed to the beliefs and principles of communism.
Example
The anticommunist movement gained momentum during the Cold War.
Conversation
Did you read that article about the anticommunist movements in the 20th century?
Yeah, it was really interesting how they shaped politics back then.
I didn't realize how strongly people felt about being anticommunist.
Definitely! It was a major part of the Cold War dynamics.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
capitalist
liberal
democratic
Antonyms
communist
socialist
leftist
noun
Definition
A person who is against the ideas and practices of communism.
Example
During the Cold War, many people identified as anticommunists to oppose the spread of communist ideology.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new anticommunist rally happening this weekend?
Yeah, I saw a flyer for it at the coffee shop.
I think it's interesting how people feel so strongly about these issues.
Root Explanation
Anticommunist is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "communist" (from Latin "communis", meaning common or shared). The term describes someone who is against communism, which advocates for common ownership of resources.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'communist' relating to common ownership — this helps you remember that an anticommunist is someone who opposes the idea of common ownership.
Visually Confused Words
communist
noncommunist