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- [krem-lin]
- /ˈkrɛm lɪn/
- /ˈkremlɪn/
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- [krem-lin]
- /ˈkrɛm lɪn/
Definitions of kremlin word
- noun kremlin the Kremlin. the executive branch of the government of Russia or of the Soviet Union, especially in regard to its foreign affairs. the citadel of Moscow, including within its walls the chief offices of the Russian and, formerly, of the Soviet government. 1
- noun kremlin A citadel within a Russian town. 1
- noun kremlin Russian President's residence 1
- noun kremlin Russian government 1
- noun kremlin Soviet government 1
- proper noun kremlin The Kremlin is the building in Moscow where Russian government business takes place. 0
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Origin of kremlin
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; earlier Kremelien < German (now obsolete) < an unattestested outcome of Old Russian *kremlĭnĭ, derivative of kremlĭ (Russian kremlʾ, gen kremlyá) citadel, akin to Old Russian Kromŭ the citadel of Pskov, Ukrainian króma partition, Russian kromá, krómka edge, border
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Parts of speech for Kremlin
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kremlin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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