USSR

American  

Or U.S.S.R.

abbreviation

1. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

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USSR British  

abbreviation

1. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

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USSR Cultural  

1. Abbreviation for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the official name of the former Soviet Union.

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Example Sentences

When he returned, he was confused to see the group toasting the fraternal comradeship of the Third Reich and the USSR.

From Salon

The year is 1946 and the setting is a stretch of Finland recently absorbed into the USSR.

From Los Angeles Times

In the USSR, Soviet TV often showed the ballet following the death of Soviet leaders, and it was back on Soviet TV screens in 1991 during the failed coup by communist hardliners.

From BBC

Even from the vantage point of the 21st century, when we know what became of the USSR, English’s book reads like a thriller.

From Los Angeles Times

But a third of the USSR’s nuclear stockpile was located on Ukrainian soil, and handing over the weapons was a regarded as a significant moment, worthy of international recognition.

From BBC