Associations to the word «Nomenklatura»

Wiktionary

NOMENKLATURA, noun. (now historical) A list of bureaucratic posts in government and industry in the former Soviet Union (or other communist countries), filled by those appointed by the Party. [from 20th c.]
NOMENKLATURA, noun. The people on such lists; by extension, any privileged class, a social or political elite. [from 20th c.]

Dictionary definition

NOMENKLATURA, noun. The system of patronage in communist countries; controlled by committees in the Communist Party.

Wise words

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