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apparatchik
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun apparatchik has 2 senses
- apparatchik(n = noun.person) Array - a humorous but derogatory term for an official of a large organization (especially a political organization); "Democratic apparatchiks" is a kind of functionary, official
- apparatchik(n = noun.person) Array - a communist who was a member of the administrative system of a communist party; Array is a kind of commie, communist
OXFORD DICTIONARY
apparatchik, n. (pl. apparatchiks or apparatchiki)
1 a a member of a Communist apparat. b a Communist agent or spy.
2 a a member of a political party in any country who executes policy; a jealous functionary. b an official of a public or private organization.
1 a a member of a Communist apparat. b a Communist agent or spy.
2 a a member of a political party in any country who executes policy; a jealous functionary. b an official of a public or private organization.
Etymology
Russ.: see APPARAT
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