kremlinology

noun

krem·​lin·​ol·​o·​gy ˌkrem-lə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce kremlinology (audio)
variants often Kremlinology
: the study of the policies and practices of the former Soviet government
kremlinologist noun
often Kremlinologist

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kremlinology was in 1953

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“Kremlinology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kremlinology. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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