Synonyms for

Soviet

Verb / ˈsəʊvi:ʌt / / ˈsəʊvi:ˌet / Another word for soviet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of a political system in which the government owns all property and controls all aspects of life for its citizens

Synonyms & similar words

soviet communist socialist collectivist Marxist Leninist Bolshevik Stalinist Maoist red leftist progressive radical revolutionary worker-controlled state-controlled authoritarian totalitarian dictatorial oppressive tyrannical

Synonyms by register

Formal

communist socialist Marxist proletarian

Informal

red commie pinko

Literary

Muscovite Kremlin-aligned

Antonyms

capitalist democratic individualist free-market non-communist western

Common collocations

  • Soviet Union
  • Soviet era
  • Soviet system
  • Soviet bloc
  • Soviet policy
  • Soviet citizen
  • Soviet leadership
  • Soviet influence

Word family

noun soviet
adjective soviet

Usage note

Primarily refers to the former Soviet Union or its political system. Can be used informally as a political epithet, often with negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The soviet system was used in the former Soviet Union.
  2. The soviet government controlled all aspects of life in the country.
  3. The soviet economy was centrally planned and state-controlled.
  4. The soviet regime was criticized for its human rights violations.
  5. The soviet ideology was based on Marxist-Leninist principles.

Quotes

  • The Soviet Union was like a prison: once you entered, you never left.
  • The Soviet Union was a one-party state, and the Communist Party was the only game in town.
  • The Soviet Union was a superpower in its heyday, but it collapsed under its own weight.

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