WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

nomenklatura

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: In the former Soviet Union, nomenklatura refers to a privileged class of high-ranking government officials and managers who held positions of power and authority.

Example sentence: The nomenklatura in the Soviet Union enjoyed access to certain benefits and luxuries not available to the general population.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: In a broader sense, nomenklatura can refer to any established list or hierarchy of names, especially in a bureaucratic or official context.

Example sentence: The university's nomenklatura contains the names of all faculty members, their ranks, and areas of expertise.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something or someone related to or associated with the nomenklatura.

Example sentence: His nomenklatura connections helped him secure a high-level government job.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or well-known within a specific locality or community.

Example sentence: The small coffee shop became a nomenklatura spot among local artists and writers.

Related Products on Amazon:

Books about nomenklatura

History of nomenklatura