Pronunciation: [tˈɪtə͡ʊˌɪst] (IPA) 
The word "Titoist" is derived from the name of Yugoslav communist leader Josip Broz Tito. It is used to describe a follower of Tito's form of communism, which advocated for a more independent socialist state. The spelling of the word "Titoist" can be transcribed phonetically as /ˈtiːtəʊɪst/. The first syllable "ti" is pronounced as "tee," followed by the "tow" sound in the second syllable, and the "ist" sound in the final syllable.
Titoism, also referred to as Titoist, is a political ideology associated with Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia from the end of World War II until his death in 1980. It is characterized by a specific form of socialism influenced by Yugoslav experiences and its unique approach to national and social issues.
Titoism promotes the idea of self-management within a socialist framework, emphasizing workers' control and the decentralization of power. It advocates for a construction of socialism that avoids the hierarchies and centralized authority seen in other socialist systems. Titoists believe in the importance of individual freedoms, including the right to dissent and political pluralism. They value national sovereignty, multiculturalism, and unity among ethnic groups.
Titoism rejects both capitalism and Soviet-style communism, emphasizing nonalignment and a neutral foreign policy. Yugoslavia, under Tito's leadership, pursued a distinct path of independent socialism, maintaining diplomatic relations with both the Western and Eastern Blocs during the Cold War.
The term "titoist" is used to describe individuals or groups that follow Titoism's principles, especially within the political context of former Yugoslavia or socialist movements influenced by Tito's ideas. It refers to those who advocate for self-management, decentralization, and the principles of Titoism in their political activities or analysis. The specific doctrines or interpretations of Titoism may vary among different individuals or groups, but they generally share a common allegiance to the principles and ideals set forth by Josip Broz Tito.
The term "Titoist" is derived from the name of Josip Broz Tito, the former leader of Yugoslavia. Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980) was the prime minister and later the president of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death in 1980. He pursued an independent and non-aligned position during the Cold War, leading Yugoslavia away from the influence of both the Soviet Union and the Western bloc.
Titoism refers to the political ideology and policies associated with Tito's leadership. As a term, "Titoist" emerged to describe individuals or groups who endorsed or followed Tito's ideology and his specific brand of socialism, which included elements of self-management, decentralization, and non-alignment.
