First Known Use: 1917
Dictionary
Bolshevik
noun Bol·she·vik \ˈbōl-shə-ˌvik, ˈbȯl-, ˈbäl-, -ˌvēk\
: a member of the political party that started to rule Russia in 1917 or a member of a similar political party
plural Bolsheviks also Bol·she·vi·ki \ˌbōl-shə-ˈvi-kē, ˌbȯl-, ˌbäl-, -ˈvē-kē\
Full Definition of BOLSHEVIK
1
: a member of the extremist wing of the Russian Social Democratic party that seized power in Russia by the Revolution of November 1917
See Bolshevik defined for English-language learners
See Bolshevik defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of BOLSHEVIK
Russian bol'shevik, from bol'shiĭ greater
Rhymes with BOLSHEVIK
Learn More About BOLSHEVIK
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: bolshevismPrevious Word in the Dictionary: bolo tieAll Words Near: Bolshevik
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up Bolshevik? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).