anticommunist

== English == === Alternative forms === anti-communist, anti-Communist === Etymology === From anti- +‎ communist. === Adjective === anticommunist (comparative more anticommunist, superlative most anticommunist) Opposed to the tenets of communism. ==== Usage notes ==== Of the alternative forms, anticommunist is most common, followed by anti-communist and anti-Communist. In the 20th century, anti-Communist was most common. Merriam-Webster lists all three variants and so does Cambridge. Collins only lists anti-Communist. As for spelling, compare antisocialist, antiliberal, antilibertarian and anticapitalist. ==== Antonyms ==== procommunist, pro-communist ==== Translations ==== === Noun === anticommunist (plural anticommunists) One who is opposed to the tenets of communism. ==== Antonyms ==== procommunist, pro-communist ==== Related terms ==== anticommunism, anti-communism ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === “anticommunist”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.