Soviet Union in English

IPA: /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ [UK], /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːniən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Soviet Union.wav [UK] Forms: Soviet Union [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]

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    {
      "glosses": [
        "The Soviet Union was a confederation of 15 countries called republics in Europe and Asia, which existed between 1922 and 1991."
      ],
      "id": "simple-Soviet_Union-en-name-HCOM5IxP",
      "synonyms": [
        {
          "word": "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics"
        }
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  "word": "Soviet Union"
}

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        "The Soviet Union was a confederation of 15 countries called republics in Europe and Asia, which existed between 1922 and 1991."
      ],
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          "word": "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics"
        }
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"Soviet Union" meaning in English

Proper name