apparatchiks

Example:The apparatchiks and the nomenclature were closely aligned in the state-controlled economy of the former Soviet Union.

Definition:The formal list of leaders or officials who are part of a party or regime.

Example:The apparatchiks within the ruling party formed the oligarchy that controlled the economic resources of the country.

Definition:A system of government where power is held by a small group of people, often due to wealth, influence, or political power.

Example:The policy changes were delayed due to the deep divisions within the apparatchik-dominated bureaucracy.

Definition:A system of administration or a group of officials responsible for administering the functions of a government or organization.