Synonyms for

Soviets

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

Definition

Soviets refers to a political entity in which the government controls the means of production and distribution.

Synonyms & similar words

soviet soviets Communists Bolsheviks Reds Marxists Socialists Collectivists Leftists Revolutionaries Workers Proletarians Militants Radicals Progressives Left-wingers Activists Agitators Subversives Insurgents Extremists Fanatics

Synonyms by register

Formal

councils assemblies delegates representatives

Informal

groups teams committees panels

Literary

conclaves syndicates cohorts

Antonyms

individualists capitalists democrats liberals free-traders non-communists

Common collocations

  • Bolshevik soviets
  • workers' soviets
  • peasant soviets
  • local soviets
  • supreme soviet
  • all-russian soviet
  • soviet government
  • soviet system

Word family

noun soviet
adjective soviet

Usage note

Primarily refers to the councils of workers, soldiers, and peasants in Russia, especially during the revolutionary period. Can also refer to the former Soviet Union or its citizens.

Example sentences

  1. The Soviets were in power in the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991.
  2. The Soviets had a planned economy.
  3. The Soviet government controlled the media.
  4. The Soviets were a rival to the United States during the Cold War.
  5. The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991, ending the era of the Soviets.

Quotes

  • The Soviet Union was a one-party state, ruled by the Communist Party with a centralised command economy.
  • The Soviets were a formidable opponent during the Cold War.
  • The Soviet Union was a superpower on the world stage.

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