Word that signify armed uprising and prolonged conflict of the peasant class or agrarian workers.
Ideological econo-political base was Communism. The objective was Classless and non Hierarchy model of Governance (Stateless).
Perceived and Experienced reality underlying this agitation was injustice and exploitative power of Capitalism, by way of creation of a hierarchical Econo-politico-social class. A divided and Stratified demography which focuses on differences rather than commonality.
The competition feeds into Power of Oligarchy rather than the Demographic power: power of a Commune over few in the Top order of Societal fabric.
The resentment towards this order of Hierarchy and Authoritarianism (not by respect) but by force (economic or positional order in top down governance) manifests as rebellion and Contempt.
Naxalism is the manifestation of this Existential Angst: Spiritual, Intellectual, Rational, Sentimental or Dimagi (Brainy) are the forms it can take.
The future word evolution may be Nasl, not Naxal!