soviet
so.vi.et \'so-v-e--.et, 'sa:v-, -e--*t\ \-.iz-*m\ n [Russ sovet] 1: an elected governmental council in a Communist country pl, cap 2a: BOLSHEVIKS 2b: the people and esp. the political and military leaders of the U.S.S.R.. often cap often cap - soviet aj