Leninesque

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adjective

Reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.

Scrabble 19

Meanings

adjectiveLeninesque (comparative more Leninesque, superlative most Leninesque)

comparative more Leninesque · superlative most Leninesque

  1. Reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.

    This was in part due to the organization's reputed Leninesque discipline, dedication, and revolutionary lifestyle.

    2007, Namhee Lee, The Making of Minjung, page 254
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    The piece of art portrayed South African President Jacob Zuma in a proud, Leninesque pose with his genitalia exposed.

    2012, Lyombe Eko, New Media, Old Regimes, page 369

    He was approached afterward by one of ZSKA's senior sabermen, a very tall fellow with a long face and elegant, Leninesque mustache and goatee, who asked if he would mind one more duel.

    2014, Dan Pollock, Duel of Assassins, page 105

Origin

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APA

Leninesque. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Leninesque

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“Leninesque.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Leninesque. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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