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the Kremlin
noun [S] /ˈkrem.lɪn/Definition
› a group of buildings in Moscow that is now the centre of government of Russia, or the government itself. In the past the Kremlin also meant the government of the Soviet Union.International politics and governmentRuling and governing
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Synonyms and related words:
- absolute adjective (POWERFUL)
- administration noun (GOVERNMENT)
- affairs of state noun
- ascend the throne idiom
- Downing Street noun
- govern verb (RULE)
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- government noun (SYSTEM)
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