# Maoist vs Marxist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Maoist
*adjective · frequency rank #32,908*
of, related to, or advocating Maoism

### Marxist
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɑːksɪst/ · frequency rank #13,016*
Following the ideals of Marxism.

## Source
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