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apparatchik

/æpəˈrætʃɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does apparatchik mean?

noun

A person who holds a position of authority or influence within a political party or government, especially in a communist country. A person who is a member of a bureaucracy or administrative apparatus.

Example

"The apparatchik was instrumental in implementing the new policy, but his motives were unclear."

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