Sovietize
(sometimes lowercase) to bring under the influence or domination of the Soviet Union.
(often lowercase) to impose or institute a system of government similar to that of the Soviet Union.
Origin of Sovietize
1- Also especially British, So·vi·et·ise .
Other words from Sovietize
- So·vi·et·i·za·tion, noun
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How to use Sovietize in a sentence
In the Caucasus, also, the social revolution had begun with the Sovietization of Azerbaidjan.
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British Dictionary definitions for sovietize
sovietise
/ (ˈsəʊvɪɪˌtaɪz, ˈsɒv-) /
to bring (a country, person, etc) under Soviet control or influence
to cause (a country) to conform to the Soviet model in its social, political, and economic structure
Derived forms of sovietize
- sovietization or sovietisation, noun
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