Octobrist
a member of a Russian political party that advocated constitutional monarchism: so called because it was organized after the Czar's manifesto in October, 1905.
(formerly) a member of a communist organization in the Soviet Union for children ranging in age from eight to ten.
Origin of Octobrist
1- Compare Komsomol (def. 2), Pioneer (def. 6).
Words Nearby Octobrist
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How to use Octobrist in a sentence
Russian imperialism and his Octobrist and Cadet representatives bear a great part of the responsibility for the present war.
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British Dictionary definitions for Octobrist
/ (ɒkˈtəʊbrɪst) /
a member of a Russian political party favouring the constitutional reforms granted in a manifesto issued by Nicholas II in Oct 1905
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