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| ap·pa·ra·tchik [ àppə rchik, pə rchik ] (plural ap·pa·ra·tchiks) |
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1. unquestioningly loyal subordinate: a subordinate who is unquestioningly loyal to a powerful political leader or organization
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2. Communist functionary: a member of the administrative organization or staff apparat of the Communist Party in the former Soviet Union and other Communist states
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| [Mid-20th century. < Russian] |
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