soviet

so·vi·et

noun \ˈsō-vē-ˌet, ˈsä-, -vē-ət\

Definition of SOVIET

1

: an elected governmental council in a Communist country

2

plural capitalized a : bolsheviks b : the people and especially the political and military leaders of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

— soviet adjective often capitalized

— so·vi·et·ism \-vē-ə-ˌti-zəm\ noun often capitalized

Examples of SOVIET

1. disputes between Americans and Soviets
2. The plan was opposed by the Soviets.

Origin of SOVIET

Russian sovet council, soviet

First Known Use: 1917

Rhymes with SOVIET

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