kommunistinen

Kommunistinen is a Finnish adjective that means related to communism, a political and economic doctrine advocating common ownership of the means of production and a classless society. In Finnish, it is used to describe ideas, movements, organizations, and states that are associated with or inspired by communism, such as kommunistinen ideologia, kommunistiset puolueet, or kommunistinen valtio. The term is descriptive and neutral in itself, not a verdict about value or morality.

Etymology: The form derives from the noun kommunismi ("communism") with the adjectival suffix -inen. It is cognate with Swedish kommunistisk and with related terms in many languages. The corresponding noun for a person who advocates or adheres to the doctrine is kommunisti.

Usage: In Finnish discourse the word appears across historical and contemporary contexts. It labels theoretical positions—kommunistinen teoria; political organizations—kommunistiset puolueet or kommunistinen liike; and economic or state models—kommunistinen valtio, planitalous. In academic writing and journalism, it is typically used descriptively, and tone depends on the author's perspective, ranging from neutral to critical.

Notes: "Kommunistinen" contrasts with "kommunisti" (a person who is a communist) and "kommunismi" (the doctrine). It is common in Finnish-language texts about politics, history, and culture to describe works or art as having a kommunistinen tausta or influence, though usage varies by era and region. The term is widely understood among Finnish speakers.