Bolshevikian

/ˌbɑːlʃəˈvɪkiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Bolsheviki; having qualities associated with Bolshevism or the Bolshevik movement.

Etymology

From 'Bolsheviki' plus the English adjective suffix '-an,' creating an English adjectival form from a Russian political term.

Kelly Says

The word 'bolshevikian' appears frequently in early 20th-century political writings—Western newspapers used it as dramatic shorthand for revolutionary, communist, or threatening, turning a Russian political term into international propaganda language!

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