English

Noun
en-noun

1. The governing council of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Leninist political systems.
2. A senior policymaking body in a political organisation, generally consisting of members who either are appointed by the party in control of the organisation or who attain membership through their personal political affiliations.

Usage notes
Non-specific sense is often used to cast doubt on the legitimacy or stated goals of the subject.

Translations
trans-top|the governing Communist council
Finnish: t-|fi|politbyroo
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trans-bottom

trans-top|policymaking body
trans-mid
trans-bottom

See also
Junta

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ru:politburo
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zh:politburo

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