Definition

To make someone or something align with Communist principles or Bolshevism.

Example

The party aimed to bolshevize the entire nation to ensure adherence to Communist ideals.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some people want to bolshevize the current system?

Yeah, it's an interesting idea, but it could cause a lot of chaos.

True, but they believe it could lead to more equality in the long run.

I see their point, but I think there are better ways to achieve that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bolshevize → The word originates from the Russian term 'большевик' (bol'shevik), meaning 'one of the majority'. It refers to a member of the Bolshevik party, which was a faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party that advocated for a radical socialist revolution. The suffix '-ize' is used in English to indicate the process of making or becoming. Thus, 'bolshevize' means to adopt or promote the principles of the Bolsheviks.

Memory Tip

Think of the term 'Bolshevik', which means 'one of the majority', and remember that 'bolshevize' means to adopt the ideas of that majority.

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