pro-soviet

pro-so·vi·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh soh-vee-et, -it, soh-vee-et]
- /proʊ ˈsoʊ viˌɛt, -ɪt, ˌsoʊ viˈɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh soh-vee-et, -it, soh-vee-et]
- /proʊ ˈsoʊ viˌɛt, -ɪt, ˌsoʊ viˈɛt/

Definitions of pro-soviet word

noun pro-soviet (before the revolution) any governmental council. (after the revolution) a local council, originally elected only by manual workers, with certain powers of local administration. (after the revolution) a higher council elected by a local council, being part of a hierarchy of soviets culminating in the Supreme Soviet. 1
noun pro-soviet any similar council or assembly connected with a socialistic governmental system elsewhere. 1
noun pro-soviet (initial capital letter). Often, Soviets. a governing official or person living in the Soviet Union: The Soviets have denied our charge. 1
adjective pro-soviet of or relating to a soviet. 1
adjective pro-soviet (initial capital letter) of the Soviet Union: a Soviet statesman. 1
adjective pro-soviet in favour of or supporting anything of, characteristic of, or relating to the former Soviet Union, its people, or its government 0

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Origin of pro-soviet

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < Russian sovét council, counsel, advice, Old Russian, OCS sŭvětŭ, equivalent to sŭ- together, with + větŭ counsel; calque of Greek symboúlion

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pro-soviet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".