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Sovietness

Sovietness

9.9
A way of life, beliefs, and habits that come from the Soviet Union
  • noun
  • /ˈsoʊviətnəs/
: sovietismo
  • The professor discussed how Sovietness influenced art and literature during the twentieth century.

Examples

  • Her documentary examines the lingering Sovietness in former republics' daily life.

  • Some immigrants struggled to adapt, experiencing a sense of Sovietness long after leaving Russia.

  • The Sovietness of the artwork is evident in its style.

  • Many people still identify with the Sovietness of their heritage.

  • Her documentary examines the lingering Sovietness in the daily life of former republics.

  • Some immigrants struggled to adapt, feeling a strong sense of Sovietness long after leaving Russia.

  • The professor discussed how Sovietness influenced the culture and identity of art and literature.

Surface Forms

Sovietness singular
Sovietnesses plural

Morphology

Sovietness = Soviet (transparent) = Soviet + ness

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'Soviet', yielding 'the quality of being Soviet'.

Etymology

Sovietness comes from Soviet, which comes from Russian sovet, meaning 'council' or 'advice'. So Sovietness means the culture, identity, or values that come from being part of the Soviet Union.