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- [soh-vee-et, -it, soh-vee-et]
- /ˈsoʊ viˌɛt, -ɪt, ˌsoʊ viˈɛt/
- /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/
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- [soh-vee-et, -it, soh-vee-et]
- /ˈsoʊ viˌɛt, -ɪt, ˌsoʊ viˈɛt/
Definitions of soviets word
- noun soviets (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 soviets any similar council or assembly connected with a socialistic governmental system elsewhere. 1
- noun soviets (initial capital letter). Often, Soviets. a governing official or person living in the Soviet Union: The Soviets have denied our charge. 1
- adjective soviets of or relating to a soviet. 1
- adjective soviets (initial capital letter) of the Soviet Union: a Soviet statesman. 1
- noun soviets the people or government of the former Soviet Union 0
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Origin of soviets
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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Parts of speech for Soviets
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soviets 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.
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