Communism is a political and economic ideology that advocates for a classless system in which the means of production are owned communally, and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. In a communist society, the idea is to eliminate private property and create a system where resources and wealth are shared equally among all citizens, striving for equality and the end of social classes.
The term "communism" originates from the French word "communisme," which derived from "commun," meaning "common" or "shared." It was first used in the early 19th century, reflecting the ideas of various thinkers about the collective ownership of resources.