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Kremlin

[ krem-lin ]

noun

  1. the Kremlin,
    1. the executive branch of the government of Russia or of the Soviet Union, especially in regard to its foreign affairs.
    2. the citadel of Moscow, including within its walls the chief offices of the Russian and, formerly, of the Soviet government.


Kremlin

1

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. the 12th-century citadel in Moscow, containing the former Imperial Palace, three Cathedrals, and the offices of the Russian government
  2. (formerly) the central government of the Soviet Union
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

kremlin

2

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. the citadel of any Russian city
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Kremlin

  1. A fortress in central Moscow that contains the central offices of the government of Russia and, formerly, the offices of the Soviet Union .
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Notes

The term Kremlin was also used figuratively to mean the former Soviet government.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Kremlin1

First recorded in 1655–65; earlier Kremelien, from German (now obsolete), from Old Russian 𳾱ĭŭ (unrecorded), derivative of 𳾱ĭ “citadel” (modern Russian 𳾱ʾ ), of disputed origin; perhaps akin to Old Russian dzŭ, the citadel of Pskov, Ukrainian ó ‼پپDz,” Russian kromá, krómka “edge, border”; alternatively, perhaps of Turkic origin, akin to Turkish kermen “cٱ”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Kremlin1

C17: from obsolete German Kremelin, from Russian kreml
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Example Sentences

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The Kremlin released 27 seconds of video from the meeting.

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Russia and Ukraine were both Soviet republics so it was not a big deal for the Kremlin in 1954.

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It has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and, like its Baltic neighbours, has repeatedly warned of the threat the Kremlin's expansionist ambitions could pose to the region.

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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin's comments indicated a willingness to engage in direct talks with Ukraine about not striking civilian targets.

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So far there has been no indication that the Kremlin will accept the US call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, agreed to by Ukraine.

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