A slang or informal term for a communist or someone who supports communist ideology (often used as an insult or derogatory term).
Shortened from 'communist' in the early 20th century, with the '-ie' suffix making it casual or dismissive. It became especially common during the Cold War as an insulting label used by anti-communist Americans.
During the Cold War, calling someone a 'commie' was one of the worst insults in America—people were fired from jobs and investigated by the government just for being suspected of sympathizing with communism, making this simple word carry enormous power and fear.
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