1. people who oppose communism or communist ideology and governments
Usage: plural form; often used in historical contexts, especially regarding Cold War era

Examples

• During the Cold War, anticommunists in the United States supported policies to contain Soviet expansion.
• Many anticommunists fled Eastern Europe after communist governments took control.
• The organization was founded by prominent anticommunists who feared the spread of communist ideology.
• Anticommunists in the 1950s often viewed any progressive policy with suspicion.
• Some anticommunists worked as informants for government agencies during the McCarthy era.
• The group brought together anticommunists from various political backgrounds.