soviet
Translation
Soviet
Examples
This is a Soviet-era building.
This is a Soviet-era building.
He was a former Soviet spy.
He was a former Soviet spy.
Grammar Patterns
soviet ((noun)) of or concerning the Soviet Union The book is about Soviet history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: communist, socialist
Etymology
From Russian 'sovet', meaning 'council'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the historical USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).