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Sovietize
2 dictionary results for: Sovietization
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So·vi·et·ize       [soh-vee-i-tahyz] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
1.(sometimes lowercase) to bring under the influence or domination of the Soviet Union.
2.(often lowercase) to impose or institute a system of government similar to that of the Soviet Union.
Also, especially British, So·vi·et·ise.

[Origin: 1915–20; soviet + -ize]

—Related forms
So·vi·et·i·za·tion, noun
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so·vi·et·ize also So·vi·et·ize       (sō'vē-ĭ-tīz', sŏv'ē-)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   so·vi·et·ized also So·vi·et·ized, so·vi·et·iz·ing also So·vi·et·iz·ing, so·vi·et·iz·es also So·vi·et·iz·es
  1. To cause to come under Soviet control.
  2. To cause to conform to Soviet political, social, and cultural policy.

so'vi·et·i·za'tion (-ĭ-tĭ-zā'shən) n.
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