communism

noun

1. The ideology of political parties that use the term Communist in their names, usually Marxist and Leninist.
2. The socio-economic system based on such parties' ideologies.
3. A state of affairs perceived as oppressive, overly arbitrary, or totalitarian.

   “...he shouldn't...just...[say]..."I -- I am responsible for prosperity,"...that's Communism, Sir, you see.”

   “Although her elder daughter, Jane, complains, “that's Communism,” Mrs. Hilton rents her own bedroom to a retired colonel.”