Meaning of silovik | Babel Free
ˈsiːləvɪkDefinitions
A member of the Russian military, law enforcement, or intelligence services (the KGB or FSB), or a politician with a background in such services.
Equivalents
Examples
“[T]he so-called siloviki have installed themselves deep inside the country’s boss class – something that did not happen to anything like the same degree during the Cold War.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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