marxista

Marxist

adjective mar-KSEE-stah Rare

Origin: From Karl Marx + -ista suffix.

Usage Note

Marxista follows the -ista pattern: it is invariable between masculine and feminine singular (un marxista, una marxista), but the plural distinguishes gender: marxisti (m/mixed) and marxiste (f). It functions as both adjective (teoria marxista) and noun (un marxista convinto = a committed Marxist).

Examples

"Ha sviluppato un'analisi marxista della società moderna."

Natural Translation

He developed a Marxist analysis of modern society.

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