English
Pronunciation
Noun
en-noun
- The governing council of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Leninist political systems.
- A senior policymaking body in a political organisation, generally consisting of members who either are appointed by the party in control of the organisation or who attain membership through their personal political affiliations.
Usage notes
Non-specific sense is often used to cast doubt on the legitimacy or stated goals of the subject.
Translations
trans-top|the governing Communist council
Finnish: t-|fi|politbyroo
trans-mid
trans-bottom
trans-top|policymaking body
trans-mid
trans-bottom
See also
Junta
pl:politburo
ru:politburo
vi:politburo
zh:politburo
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