A surname from German; (economics, politics, sociology) used specifically of Karl Marx (1818–1883), a German political philosopher, economist, and sociologist.

Former name of Chemnitz, between 1953 and 1990 when it was in East Germany.

(dated) Marxism.

plural of Marxianist

(dated) A Marxist.

In a Marxian manner / With regard to Marxian philosophy or economics

plural of Marxian

Of, pertaining to, or influenced by the 19th-century philosopher Karl Marx and his political and economic theories. / Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Marx Brothers or their films.

A Marxist.

(economics) According to the 19th-century German philosopher Karl Marx, unemployment needed by the capitalists in order to maintain work discipline in jobs, keep wages down, and protect business profitability.