Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soviet

Adjective/Noun
/ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/
Definition
Relating to the former Soviet Union or its government.
Examples
  • The Soviet Union was a major world power during the 20th century.
  • Many Soviet policies were based on Marxist-Leninist principles.
  • The Cold War was a significant period marked by tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States.
Meaning
The term ‘soviet’ refers to an administrative council in the former Soviet Union, which was a socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991.
Synonyms
  • Communist
  • Red
  • Socialist