APPARATCHIK


Meaning of APPARATCHIK in English

[ ˌapə'ratʃɪk ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or ~i -ki: )

1》 chiefly historical a member of a communist party apparat.

2》 derogatory or humorous an official in a large political organization.

Origin

1940s: from Russ., from apparat (see apparat ).

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