kremlin


krem·lin

noun \ˈkrem-lən\

Definition of KREMLIN

1
: the citadel of a Russian city
2
capitalized [the Kremlin, citadel of Moscow and seat of government of Russia and formerly of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] : the Russian government

Origin of KREMLIN

obsolete German Kremelien the citadel of Moscow, ultimately from Old Russian kremlĭ
First Known Use: 1662

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