Adherents of Trotskyism are known by both labels. They tend - as do objective outside commentators - to use the term 'Trotskyist' to refer to themselves, while the term 'Trotskyite' is generally used by their enemies, in abusive contexts. The abbreviated term 'Trots' is frequently used, and has connotations of contempt. | Adherents of Trotskyism are known by both labels. They tend - as do objective outside commentators - to use the term 'Trotskyist' to refer to themselves, while the term 'Trotskyite' is generally used by their enemies, in abusive contexts. The abbreviated term 'Trots' is frequently used, and has connotations of contempt. |