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apparatchik /ä″pə-rä′chĭk/
noun
- A member of a Communist apparat.
- An unquestioningly loyal subordinate, especially of a political leader or organization.
- A communist who was a member of the administrative system of a communist party.
- A humorous but derogatory term for an official of a large organization (especially a political organization).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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