What is another word for the Soviets?

Pronunciation: [ðə sˈə͡ʊvi͡əts] (IPA)

The Soviets refer to the people of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and their political leaders. Some synonyms for the term generally refer to the USSR's government, ideology, or military activities. Terms like "communists," "Reds," or "Bolsheviks" are often used by critics or those otherwise opposed to Soviet ideology. Alternatively, more neutral synonyms for the Soviets might include the "Soviet people" or "Soviet Union" or "USSR." These terms are less likely to carry an ideological or political bias and may be preferred when discussing the region in a historical or cultural context. Overall, the term Soviet evokes a complex and often controversial history, and the choice of synonyms can have significant implications for how this history is perceived.

Synonyms for The soviets:

  • Other relevant words:

    Russian Federation

What are the hypernyms for The soviets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    the soviet union, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Eastern Bloc, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Warsaw Pact.

Famous quotes with The soviets

  • Since Europe is dependent on imports of energy and most of its raw materials, it can be subdued, if not quite conquered, without all those nuclear weapons the Soviets have aimed at it simply through the shipping routes and raw materials they control.
    Barbara Amiel
  • The Afghans did not have sophisticated weapons like the Soviets did, but with their faith they defeated a superpower.
    Abu Bakar Bashir
  • Remember, we know the end of the story of World War II and the Cold War. But day by day, living in fear of the Nazis and then in fear of the Soviets, the outcome was by no means certain.
    Christopher Bond
  • I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world.
    David Bruce
  • There was no testimony of conspiracy - Oswald's efforts to get in touch with the Soviets and with the Cuban Fair Play groups in New York were rebuffed, rebuffed at every step.
    John Sherman Cooper

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