McCarthyism

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Named for United States Senator Joseph McCarthy. Originates from a 1950 Washington Post political cartoon by Herbert Block.

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Singular McCarthyism

Plural -

McCarthyism

1. The intense opposition, countering, fear and/or suspicion of Communism, particularly in the United States during the 1950s.
2. The mass pressure, harassment, and/or blacklisting used to pressure people to follow popular political beliefs.

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• McCarthyist
• McCarthyite

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