word

glasnost

GLAZ-nost

ˈɡlæznɒst

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glasnost

Dictionary meaning

A policy of maximal publicity, openness, and transparency in the activities of Soviet government institutions, implemented by Gorbachev alongside perestroika.

History and origin

Russian — 'openness, transparency'.

Common mispronunciations

GLAS-nostglaz-NOST

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