Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apparatchik
noun
/ˌæpəˈrɑːtʃɪk/
Definition
A member of a political organization or party, especially in a totalitarian system, who is loyal to the party and often involved in its administration.
Examples
- The committee was filled with loyal apparatchiks who reflected the views of the central leadership.
- During the regime, many apparatchiks rose to power while the general public faced oppression.
Meaning
An apparatchik is essentially a bureaucrat or official who enforces party policies and supports the party’s leadership without question.
Synonyms
- bureaucrat
- functionary
- insider
- official
