Kremlinology

[ krem-li-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of the government of the former Soviet Union, especially the study of those factors governing its foreign affairs.

Kremlinology

/ ˌkrɛmlɪnˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. (formerly) the study and analysis of the policies and practices of the Soviet government

Derived Forms

• ˌKremlinˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• Kremlin·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kremlinology¹

First recorded in 1955–60; Kremlin + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Most significant in the world of campaign Kremlinology were high-level former staffers going to work elsewhere.

From The Daily Beast

The word “Dagestan” seems to barely exist in casual Kremlinology.

From The Daily Beast