politburo
noun
Simple meaning
The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɑlətbjʊɹoʊ
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Definition
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noun
communismMarxism
The chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party
communismMarxism
The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.
by extensionpoliticssometimes derogatory
A senior governing or policymaking body in a political or other organization, generally consisting of members who are either appointed by the party in control of the organization, or who attain membership through their personal political affiliations; an inner circle.
metonymic
The senior leadership of the Soviet Union, or that of the People's Republic of China.
Any of various politburos, especially that of the Soviet Union or that of the People's Republic of China.
Alternative letter-case form of politburo.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
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