Zhdanovite, adj.

zhdanovite
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First published 1986; not fully revised

# Zhdanoviteadjective

## Factsheet

### What does the adjective Zhdanovite mean?

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective Zhdanovite. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

#### Entry status

OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

### How common is the adjective Zhdanovite?

Fewer than 0.01occurrences per million words in modern written English

1950 | 0.0044
1960 | 0.0041
1970 | 0.0037
1980 | 0.0033
1990 | 0.0036
2000 | 0.0033
2010 | 0.0032

### Where does the adjective Zhdanovite come from?

Earliest known use

1950s

The earliest known use of the adjective Zhdanovite is in the 1950s.

OED's earliest evidence for Zhdanovite is from 1957, in the writing of R. N. C. Hunt.

### Nearby entries

1. Zeus, n.¹ 1587–
2. Zeus, n.² 1601–
3. Zeus-like, adj. & adv. 1850–
4. Zeuxian, adj. 1635–
5. Zeuxis, n. 1577–
6. Zeuxis-like, adj. 1665–
7. zeuxite, n. 1836–
8. zeze, n. 1860–
9. Zhdanovism, n. 1958–
10. Zhdanovist, adj. 1966–
11. Zhdanovite, adj.1957–
12. zho, n. 1841–
13. zhomo, n. 1841–
14. zhuyin zimu, n. 1938–
15. zhuzh, n. 1968–
16. zhuzh, v. 1970–
17. zhuzhy, adj. 1968–
18. ziamet, n. 1807–
19. ziarat, n. 1776–
20. zibeline, n. 1585–
21. zibet, n. 1594–

## Meaning & use

1. 1957–
   = Zhdanovist adj.
   Stressed as ˈZhdanovite.
   1. 1957

      > The Zhdanovite decrees on literature and the arts of 1946–7.

      R. N. C. Hunt, Guide to Communist Jargon xi. 37
   2. 1975

      > Its account of Gramsci's career and the early history of the Communist Party can only be described as Zhdanovite.

      Times Literary Supplement 31 October 1280/5
   arts
   1. classical 1546–
      Of or relating to the ancient Greek or Latin writers whose works form a canon of acknowledged excellence; of or relating to the works themselves…
   2. pastoral 1566–
      Of poetry, music, pictures, etc.: portraying rural life or characters, esp. in an idealized or romantic manner; bucolic.
   3. classic 1597–
      = classical, adj. A.1a; of or relating to Greek and Roman antiquity in general. Now rare.
   4. Medicean 1652–
      More generally: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Medici family; spec. (a) designating the library at Florence (otherwise called Laurentian…
   5. romantic 1812–
      Frequently as Romantic. Designating, relating to, or characteristic of a movement or style during the… With reference to literature, art, etc.
   6. tedesco 1814–
      The Italian word for German; esp. used to express Teutonic influence as shown in some spheres of Italian art.
   7. realistic 1829–
      Characterized by faithfulness of representation, esp. in reference to art, film, and literature; representing things in a way that is accurate and…
   8. realist a1832–
      Relating to or characteristic of realists.
   9. pseudo-classic 1833–
      That pretends or is mistakenly held to be classic; falsely or spuriously classic in style.
   10. classicist 1838–
       Following or imitating classical styles, rules, or models.
   11. pseudo-classical 1838–
       = pseudo-classic, adj.
   12. renaissant 1839–
       Frequently with capital initial. Of or relating to the Renaissance. In quot. 1886 as n.: the Renaissance style. Cf. Renaissance, n. compounds C.1a.
   13. modernist 1848–
       Of, relating to, or characteristic of modernism or modernists (in various senses).
   14. post-classic 1850–
       = post-classical, adj.
   15. post-classical 1851–
       Occurring in or characteristic of a period after one regarded as classical, esp. occurring after the classical age of Greek and Roman literature…
   16. pseudo-Gothic 1853–
       Of the nature of or characterized by pseudo-Gothic; that pretends to be Gothic, sham Gothic.
   17. anti-realist 1861–
       Tending to reject or transcend realism, esp. in literature and the arts. Also: that advocates a philosophical theory of anti-realism (see anti-realism…
   18. classicizing 1865–
       That classicizes; esp. that affects a classical style.
   19. classicistic 1866–
       That imitates or is influenced by classical models; characterized by classicism.
   20. serio-grotesque 1873–
       That is partly serious and partly grotesque.
   21. geometric 1877–
       Archaeology. Designating or relating to a period of ancient Greek culture (900–700 b.c.) characterized by the use of geometrical decoration, esp…
   22. neoclassical 1877–
       Of, relating to, characteristic of, or designating a style of art, architecture, music, literature, etc., that is based on or influenced by classical…
   23. modernistic 1878–
       Of, relating to, or suggestive of modernism or modernists; = modernist, adj.
   24. neoclassic 1878–
       = neoclassical, adj.
   25. pseudo-archaic 1878–
       Falsely appearing or purporting to be ancient; artificially archaic in style, language, etc.
   26. William Morris 1883–
       Of wallpaper, fabrics, articles of furniture, etc.: designed or made by William Morris; resembling or in imitation of William Morris's designs. Cf…
   27. protocorinthian 1884–
       Of or relating to a type of decorated pottery produced in and around Corinth in the period 720–620 b.c.
   28. veristic 1884–
   29. William and Mary 1886–
       Of a piece of furniture, a building, etc.: in a style associated with the reign of William III and Mary.
   30. Yuan 1888–
       Used attributively and absol. of the art and porcelain of the Yuan period.
   31. romanticistic 1889–
   32. veritistic 1894–
       = veristic, adj.
   33. auto-destructive 1895–
       Having the property of bringing about its own destruction or annulment; that tends to destroy or cause harm to oneself. Cf. self-destructive, adj.
   34. expressionistic 1895–
       Of or relating to a style of art, literature, etc., which emphasizes expression of some kind; esp. of, relating to, or characteristic of…
   35. expressivist 1895–
       Designating a style of art, literature, etc., which is intended to express inner experience or emotion. Cf. expressivism, n. 1.
   36. pre-Romantic 1895–
       Designating, relating to, or characteristic of the period before the Romantic movement.
   37. Trajanic 1906–
       Of or pertaining to the Roman emperor Trajan (53–117 a.d.), esp. to the style of triumphal art associated with him.
   38. neo-realistic 1909–
       Of, relating to, or characterized by neo-realism; = neo-realist, adj.
   39. New Romantic 1909–
       Designating any of various new or modern social, philosophical, or artistic movements regarded as incorporating elements of Romanticism.
   40. neo-realist 1912–
       Of, relating to, or supporting neo-realism.
   41. expressionist 1915–
       Of or relating to a style of art, literature, etc., which emphasizes expression of some kind; esp. (sometimes with capital initial) of, relating to…
   42. futuristic 1915–
       Having the characteristics of futurism; avant-garde; ultra-modern.
   43. postmodern 1916–
       Subsequent to, or coming later than, that which is modern; of or relating to postmodernism; belonging to a postmodernist style, concept, or point of…
   44. Dada 1918–
       Of, relating to, or characteristic of Dada (see sense A).
   45. Dadaist 1918–
       Belonging to, characteristic of, or relating to Dadaism (Dadaism, n.); designating the Dada movement. Cf. Dada, adj.
   46. surrealist 1918–
       Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of, surrealism.
   47. proto-Romantic 1920–
   48. Dadaesque 1922–
       Characteristic or reminiscent of Dada; surreal, absurd.
   49. modernista 1924–
       With reference to 20th-cent. art, architecture, literature, etc., in Spain and Spanish America: = modernist, adj.
   50. avant-garde 1925–
       Representative of the avant-garde in art, literature, etc.; pioneering, innovative; (also) expressing, promoting, or favouring the work of the…
   51. super-realist 1925–
       = surrealist, adj.
   52. superrealistic 1925–
       = surrealistic, adj.
   53. postmodernist 1926–
       Of or relating to postmodernism; belonging to the postmodern period or style.
   54. proto-Baroque 1926–
   55. post-symbolist 1927–
   56. pre-modernist 1927–
       Esp. in literature and the arts: of or characteristic of a period or style preceding the introduction of modernism.
   57. surrealistic 1930–
       Characteristic or suggestive of surrealism.
   58. Renaissancist 1932–
       Of or relating to the Renaissance period; (also) of or relating to Renaissancists (sense A.2).
   59. Colonial Revival 1934–
       As a modifier, designating a building, piece of furniture, etc., in a style that predominated during the colonial period.
   60. neo-baroque 1935–
       Designating or relating to a style of art, architecture, music, etc., based on or influenced by especially 18th cent. baroque.
   61. socialist-realist 1935–
   62. theatricalist 1940–
       Of, relating to, or advocating a movement in theatre which avoids naturalism or realism in favour of emphasizing the theatricality of the medium.
   63. social realist 1949–
       Of, relating to, or characteristic of social realism or social realists.
   64. social realistic 1949–
       = social realist, adj.
   65. kitchen sink 1954–
       Chiefly in attributive use. Art. Designating a style of British painting of the mid 20th cent. in which scenes from the domestic life of the…
   66. William IV 1955–
       As a modifier. Designating the style of furniture, tableware, etc., associated with the reign of William IV.
   67. formalistic 1957–
       Characterized by formalism.
   68. science-fictiony 1957–
       Characteristic of science fiction; resembling something which might exist in a work of science fiction; futuristic.
   69. Zhdanovite 1957–
       = Zhdanovist, adj.
   70. neo-Dadaist 1960–
       Characteristic of, designating, or relating to the neo-Dada movement.
   71. neo-modernist 1960–
       Of or relating to neo-modernism or neo-modernists.
   72. William Morrisy 1960–
       Resembling, or in the style of, William Morris.
   73. neo-Dada 1962–
       Of, relating to, or characterized by neo-Dadaism.
   74. Zhdanovist 1966–
       Of, pertaining to, or resembling Zhdanov or Zhdanovism.
   75. conceptual 1969–
       Designating art forms, types of artist, etc., influenced or characterized by the theories of conceptual art or conceptualism (conceptualism, n. 2).
   76. conceptualist 1973–
       Art. Of, relating to, or characteristic of conceptualism or conceptualists.
   77. po-mo 1987–
       Postmodern; (also) postmodernist.
   78. pathetic 1990–
       Designating or relating to art, music, etc., which is expressive of failure, inadequacy, or alienation. Esp. in pathetic art, pathetic rock.
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   1. Zhdanovite 1957–
      = Zhdanovist, adj.
   2. Zhdanovist 1966–
      Of, pertaining to, or resembling Zhdanov or Zhdanovism.
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## Frequency

Zhdanovite typically occurs fewer than 0.01 times per million words in modern written English.

Zhdanovite is in frequency band 2, which contains words occurring between 0.001 and 0.01 times per million words in modern written English. More about OED's frequency bands

Frequency data is computed programmatically, and should be regarded as an estimate.

### Frequency of Zhdanovite, adj., 1950–2010

* Occurrences per million words in written English

Historical frequency series are derived from Google Books Ngrams (version 2), a data set based on the Google Books corpus of several million books printed in English between 1500 and 2010.

The overall frequency for a given word is calculated by summing frequencies for the main form of the word, any plural or inflected forms, and any major spelling variations.

For sets of homographs (distinct entries that share the same word-form, e.g. mole, n.¹, mole, n.², mole, n.³, etc.), we have estimated the frequency of each homograph entry as a fraction of the total Ngrams frequency for the word-form. This may result in inaccuracies.

Smoothing has been applied to series for lower-frequency words, using a moving-average algorithm. This reduces short-term fluctuations, which may be produced by variability in the content of the Google Books corpus.

Decade | Frequency per million words
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1950 | 0.0044
1960 | 0.0041
1970 | 0.0037
1980 | 0.0033
1990 | 0.0036
2000 | 0.0033
2010 | 0.0032

Originally published as part of the entry for Zhdanovism, n.

Zhdanovism, n. was first published in 1986; not fully revised.