Anticommunist

/ˌæntɪˈkɒmjənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes communism and communist ideologies or governments.

Etymology

From 'anticommunism' plus '-ist' indicating a person holding that belief. The term became widespread during the Cold War era from 1947-1991.

Kelly Says

The term 'anticommunist' became so politically charged during the Cold War that it could mean anything from 'person who disagrees with communist economics' to 'person willing to support dictators if they oppose communism'—the word's meaning shifted with politics.

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