(in the Soviet Union).

(before the revolution) any governmental council.

(after the revolution) a local council, originally elected only by manual workers, with certain powers of local administration.

(after the revolution) a higher council elected by a local council, being part of a hierarchy of soviets culminating in the Supreme Soviet.

any similar council or assembly connected with a socialistic governmental system elsewhere.

( initial capital letter ) Often, Soviets. a governing official or person living in the Soviet Union

The Soviets have denied our charge.

of or pertaining to a soviet.

( initial capital letter ) of the Soviet Union

a Soviet statesman.