Apparatchik
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noun.
A member of a Communist apparat.
noun.
An unquestioningly loyal subordinate, especially of a political leader or organization.
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noun.
a communist who was a member of the administrative system of a communist party
noun.
a humorous but derogatory term for an official of a large organization (especially a political organization)
Word Usage
"So the term apparatchik in the Soviet world really means something very familiar."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
Communist
commie
functionary
official
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
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