Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Soviet Union
Proper noun
/ˈsoʊviɛt ˈjuːnɪən/
Definition
A former socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991, composed of multiple republics governed by the Communist Party.
Examples
- The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991, leading to the independence of several countries.
- During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was one of the two superpowers in the world.
- Many people remember the Soviet Union for its achievements in space exploration, such as launching Sputnik.
Meaning
The Soviet Union was a union of several states under a single federal government aimed at promoting socialist ideals.
Synonyms
- USSR
- Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
