bolshie

English

/ˈbɒl.ʃi/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) A government leftist, especially a communist, socialist, or labour union leader.

Etymology

Derived from Russian большеви́к, большевики́ (majority faction).

Origin

Russian

большевики́

Gloss

majority faction

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