politburo

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Noun politburo has 1 sense

politburo - the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party
--₁ is a kind of committee, commission

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Politburo

Definition:

The Politburo refers to the highest-ranking executive and policy-making committee within a political party, particularly associated with communist parties.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The highest decision-making body in the Communist Party of China.

Example sentence: The Politburo of the Communist Party of China consists of 25 members.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A similar committee found in other communist or formerly communist countries.

Example sentence: The Politburo of the Soviet Union had a significant influence on the country's policies.

Sense 3:

(Noun) Any high-ranking executive committee within a political party.

Example sentence: The politburo of the opposing party debated the proposed changes in the legislation.