Stakhanovite
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- adjective
- /stæˈkɑːnəvaɪt/
- Archaic
- She is known for her Stakhanovite work ethic.
Examples
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The company launched a Stakhanovite campaign to boost productivity across all departments.
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The manager praised her Stakhanovite dedication to meeting every deadline ahead of schedule.
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His Stakhanovite efforts inspired the rest of the team to work harder.
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The factory implemented a Stakhanovite program to boost productivity.
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The team celebrated her Stakhanovite achievements after she completed the project well ahead of the deadline.
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His Stakhanovite approach to work set a new standard for productivity in the office.
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The school's Stakhanovite initiative encouraged students to excel in their studies through hard work and commitment.
Synonyms
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Putting a lot of effort into work or study
How Hardworking
Surface Forms
Morphology
Stakhanovite = Stakhanov (opaque) = Stakhanov + ite
Although the form is clearly based on the proper name Stakhanov plus -ite, the meaning depends on historical and political knowledge rather than ordinary compositional rules.
Etymology
Stakhanovite comes from the name of a Soviet miner, Stakhanov, who in the 1930s worked far more than expected and was loudly praised by the government. So Stakhanovite is used as an adjective meaning 'extremely hardworking' or 'very productive', often when people are celebrated for high output.