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Stalin

Verb / ˈstɑ:lʌn / Another word for stalin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stalin was a Soviet politician and dictator who ruled the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dictator autocrat tyrant despot

Informal

strongman boss overlord

Literary

iron fist czar

Antonyms

democrat liberal humanitarian benevolent compassionate liberator

Common collocations

  • Stalin's purges
  • Stalin's regime
  • under Stalin
  • Stalinism era
  • Stalin's legacy
  • cult of Stalin
  • Josef Stalin

Word family

noun Stalinism
adjective Stalinist

Usage note

Refers to the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. Often used metaphorically to describe a harsh, authoritarian leader or system. The term carries strong negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. Stalin was a cruel dictator who killed millions of people.
  2. Stalin's policies led to the deaths of millions of people.
  3. Stalin was known for his brutal tactics.
  4. Stalin's regime was marked by repression and fear.
  5. Stalin purged his political opponents and anyone he saw as a threat.

Quotes

  • A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic. - Joseph Stalin
  • I trust no one, not even myself. - Joseph Stalin
  • The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic. - Joseph Stalin

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