Cheka
noun
(in the Soviet Union) the state secret-police organization (1917–22), succeeded by the GPU.
Chekist
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a word derived from
Cheka.
Example Sentences
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Such is the enduring influence of "Chekist Number One" that even in modern Russia, some spies still call themselves Chekists - after the Cheka he founded.
From Reuters ● Sep. 11, 2023
Understanding Putin requires exploring three core aspects of his political and personal character: the fighter, the Chekist, and the believer.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2013
But the Chekist décor is so over-the-top that it mainly attracts tourists and retired spies looking for a taste of the past.
From Time ● Aug. 2, 2013
Behind every high Red army commander in World War II stood a Chekist with the power to veto military orders.
From Time Magazine Archive
As a hard-working young Chekist he had his ups & downs, never amounted to much until he wrote a book.
From Time Magazine Archive
