Pronunciation

/ˈsoʊvɪət/

Definitions

• Noun: (historical) A former state in Eastern Europe and Central Asia that existed from 1922 to 1991, characterized by a single-party communist government led by the Communist Party. Also used as a term for the political ideology behind this system. Synonym: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
• Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the Soviet Union or its policies. Synonym: Communist.

Phrases

• “Soviet Union” was the official name of the country from 1922 to 1991.
• “Soviet-style” describes something influenced by the former Soviet Union’s political or economic model.
• “Soviets” could refer to the local self-governing bodies in the Soviet Union.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of the Cold War.”
• Adjective: “Many buildings in Moscow still bear the Soviet-era architecture.”
• “During the Soviet era, access to information was heavily controlled.”

Synonyms

• Communist
• Marxist-Leninist
• USSR
• Red
• Bolshevik

Note: The term “Soviet” is now largely historical, and its usage may be outdated or regional in some contexts. It’s more commonly replaced by other terms like “post-Soviet” or “former Soviet.”