An ideology or movement that opposes communism and communist systems of government or society.
From 'anti-' (against) plus 'communism' from Latin 'communis' meaning 'common.' Anticommunism became a major political force in the 20th century, especially during the Cold War.
Anticommunism shaped the entire second half of the 20th century—it drove the Cold War, influenced Hollywood blacklists, and determined which countries became allies or enemies, yet the term itself is often used without people examining what exactly they oppose.
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