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Marxism-Leninism-Maoism, often abbreviated as MLMM, is a political ideology that seeks to adapt and develop Marxist-Leninist theory and practice to the specific conditions of semi-colonial, semi-feudal societies, particularly those undergoing protracted people's war. It is characterized by its emphasis on the central role of the peasantry in socialist revolution, the concept of the mass line, and the theory of protracted people's war as the primary revolutionary strategy.

MLMM builds upon the foundational principles of Marxism and Leninism, incorporating Mao Zedong's theoretical contributions. Key tenets include the idea that revolution must originate from the countryside, encircling the cities, and that the peasantry, under the leadership of the proletariat, is the main force of the revolution. The mass line, which advocates for learning from the masses, synthesizing their ideas, and then applying those synthesized ideas back to the masses, is considered crucial for effective revolutionary leadership. Protracted people's war involves a strategy of establishing revolutionary bases in rural areas, mobilizing the peasantry, and engaging in guerrilla warfare to gradually weaken and defeat the enemy.

This ideology also addresses the question of continuing revolution under the dictatorship of the proletariat, aiming to prevent the restoration of capitalism. It posits that class struggle continues even after the seizure of state power, necessitating ongoing revolutionary efforts to consolidate socialist power and achieve communism. MLMM has been influential in various revolutionary movements and parties worldwide, though its interpretation and application have varied.