Meaning of nomenklatura in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌnoʊmənkləˈt(j)ʊrə/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    nomenklatura

    Etymology

    Russian, from Latin nomenclatura (see nomenclature)

    Definitions

    1. the system of patronage in Communist countries

    Examples

    • « controlled by committees in the Communist Party »

Browse dictionary