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Soviet

Pronunciation: [ˈsoʊviɛt]

Word

Context: "political history"

(noun) a member of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), which was a large country in Eastern Europe and Asia from 1922 until 1991. A Soviet person was someone who lived in or came from this country.

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My neighbor was a Soviet who shared stories about life in the USSR.

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Not every Soviet agreed with the government's decisions during that time.

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Do you know anyone who was a Soviet during the Cold War?

Context: "political history"

(adjective) relating to the former Soviet Union or its government, which was known for its communist beliefs and centralized control. When something is described as Soviet, it often relates to that country's policies or culture.

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We studied Soviet history in school to learn about the Cold War.

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The new movie is not Soviet; it focuses on modern themes rather than those from the USSR.

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What were some Soviet policies that shaped the country's economy?

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