revisionism

re·vi·sion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-vizh-uh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈvɪʒ əˌnɪz əm/
- /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən.ɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-vizh-uh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈvɪʒ əˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of revisionism word

noun revisionism advocacy or approval of revision. 1
noun revisionism any departure from Marxist doctrine, theory, or practice, especially the tendency to favor reform above revolutionary change. 1
noun revisionism a departure from any authoritative or generally accepted doctrine, theory, practice, etc. 1
noun revisionism critical re-examination of history 1
uncountable noun revisionism Revisionism is a theory of socialism that is more moderate than normal Marxist theory, and is therefore considered unacceptable by most Marxists. 0
noun revisionism a moderate, nonrevolutionary version of Marxism developed in Germany around 1900 0

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Origin of revisionism

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; revision + -ism

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Parts of speech for Revisionism

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for revisionism

noun revisionism

agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
heresy — opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.
heterodoxy — heterodox state or quality.
iconoclasm — the action or spirit of iconoclasts.
misbelief — erroneous belief; false opinion.

All 6 Synonyms of revisionism