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10 Language-to-English DictionariesApparatchik
/ˌæpəˈrɑːtʃɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a political organization, especially in a communist or socialist context, who is loyal to the party and often involved in its administration.
"The party apparatchiks were instrumental in implementing the new policies across the region." - 2
A bureaucrat or official who is more concerned with the party's interests than with the public's needs.
"Critics argue that the apparatchiks prioritize their positions over genuine reform."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'apparatchik' originates from the Russian word 'аппаратчик', which refers to a member of a political organization, particularly in the context of the Soviet Union. It evolved in the early 20th century to describe bureaucrats or officials who are loyal to the party rather than to the public.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Apparatchik" is said worldwide
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apparatchik
Transliteration: aparatchik
"Les apparatchiks du parti ont été critiqués pour leur loyauté aveugle."
Apparatschik
Transliteration: apparatschik
"Die Apparatschiks waren für die Umsetzung der neuen Richtlinien verantwortlich."
apparatchik
Transliteration: apparatchik
"Gli apparatchik del partito hanno mostrato una lealtà incondizionata."
aparatchik
Transliteration: aparatchik
"Los aparatchiks del partido son conocidos por su lealtad."
aparatchik
Transliteration: aparatchik
"Os aparatchiks do partido foram criticados por sua lealdade cega."
अपरात्चिक
Transliteration: aparatchik
"पार्टी के अपरात्चिक अपनी निष्ठा के लिए जाने जाते हैं।"
官僚
Transliteration: guānliáo
"这些官僚以对党的忠诚而闻名。"
당원
Transliteration: dangwon
"당의 당원들은 충성심으로 유명하다."
アパラッチク
Transliteration: aparatchiku
"党のアパラッチクは忠誠心で知られています。"
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